The Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Hons) Animal Science degree is offered by University College Dublin.
The degree will give you an appreciation of:
- The growth and development of domestic farm animals, and animal behaviour and welfare
- Animal production systems and how the components are integrated and managed in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner
- The livestock industry in Ireland, the context in which it operates and its relationship to animal industries in Europe and worldwide
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
A range of opportunities exists, including:
- Animal feed industry
- Procurement, processing and marketing of animal products
- Education
- Consultancy
- Farming and enterprise management
- Journalism
Graduate research opportunities exist at master?s and PhD levels.
Professional Work Experience & International Study Opportunities
A five-month PWE placement takes place in third year and may be taken as a combination of on-farm, agribusiness and research centre placements. Some of this may be taken abroad (e.g. USA and New Zealand). In addition, an opportunity exists to take a semester of study abroad. Possibilities include:
- Cornell University, USA
- Kansas State University, USA
- University of Queensland, Australia
- Michigan State University, USA
- Iowa State University, USA
