Agricultural Science
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BAgrSc (NFQ Level 8)
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Direct entry to DN250UAS1 Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) 4 Years
Duration: : 4 Years
Attendance: : Full Time
Delivery: : On Campus
NFQ Level: : 8 (240 credits)
Level: : Undergraduate
Award: : Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Next Intake: : September
General Entry Requirements (A-Level) : CCC + D AS Level
General Entry Requirements (IB) : 27
Subject Requirements (Mathematics) : GCSE C / AS Level D / A Level E\ IB SL 4 / HL 3
Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science) : GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)\
IB SL 4 / HL 3
CAO Points 2025 : 431
Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements : O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects.
Country Specific Entry Requirements: : Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements: : See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.
If you’re interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain of which area to specialise in, you can select the No Preference (UAS1) option on the online application portal. Then, during your first year at UCD, you can choose your area of specialisation. If you receive an offer on the Agricultural Science programme, you’ll be guaranteed a place in any of the eleven specialisations from second year. If, on the other hand, you know which of the following areas you’d like to specialise in, you can select one of these areas on the application form. The degree specialisations offered are:
- ESS1 Agri-Environmental Sciences
- ETS2 Agricultural Systems Technology
- CPS1 Animal & Crop Production
- ANS1 Animal Science
- EQS1 Animal Science – Equine
- CPS3 Crop Science
- DBS1 Dairy Business
- FAS1 Food & Agribusiness Management
- FAW1 Food Business with Chinese Studies *
- FOS1 Forestry
- HLS1 Horticulture
* Students interested in progressing to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of year one.
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What Will I Study?
All our degrees have a similar first year, designed to give you a strong foundation in the core sciences, maths and economics needed for the rest of your studies. Science modules are taught on the basis that you have not studied the subject before.
First year core subjects include:
- Animal Biology & Evolution
- Cell & Plant Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics for Agriculture
- Introductory Chemistry
- Agricultural Economics & Business
- Information Skills
- Agricultural Science Optional Modules.
In second, third & fourth year you specialise in one of the programme areas listed above. Details are listed on the individual programme pages.
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, and undertake independent study.
A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-trimester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work.
International Study Opportunities
PWE is an integral part of the degree and takes place in third year. Part, or all, of PWE can be taken abroad. PWE provides an opportunity for you to network, experience many different roles and, in some instances, even secure a job prior to graduation.
There are opportunities to study abroad for one trimester during third year, in universities in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the USA, among others.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
BAgrSc graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling roles. Careers in sectors such as food, agriculture, business and services include:
- Enterprise management
- Technical service and consultancy
- Research
- Education
- Marketing and communications
- Primary production of quality food and fibre products
You can also pursue a wide range of graduate studies by research or examination (Master’s and PhD) in areas such as:
- Environmental resource management
- Humanitarian action
- Rural development
- Business
- Information Technology
- Education
Higher and graduate diplomas are also available.
View All Modules
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Module Type | Module | Trimester | Credits | |
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| Stage 1 Core Modules | CHEM00020 | Introductory Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Core Modules | MATH10230 | Mathematics for Agriculture I | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Core Modules | PHYC10180 | Physics for Ag. Science | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Core Modules | RDEV10020 | Information Skills | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Core Modules | RDEV10030 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Core Modules | BIOL10010 | Animal Biology and Evolution | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Core Modules | BIOL10030 | Cell and Plant Biology | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Core Modules | CHEM10010 | Introduction to the Chemistry of Biomolecules | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Students must select one of the following AUTUMN introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class.Students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose AUTUMN modules as advised. | AESC10010 | Land Use and the Environment | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Students must select one of the following AUTUMN introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class.Students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose AUTUMN modules as advised. | CHN10050 | Chinese Culture | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Students must select one of the following AUTUMN introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class.Students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose AUTUMN modules as advised. | CHN20010 | Int. Spoken Chinese I | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Students must select one of the following AUTUMN introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class.Students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose AUTUMN modules as advised. | FOR10020 | Trees and Forests in Ireland | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Students must select one of the following AUTUMN introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class.Students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose AUTUMN modules as advised. | HACT10010 | Introduction to Humanitarian Action | Autumn | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Students must select one of the following AUTUMN introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class.Students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose AUTUMN modules as advised. | CHN10010 | Chinese for Beginners | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Students must select one of the following AUTUMN introductory modules. Please be sure to select the AUTUMN class.Students wishing to study Food Business with Chinese Studies must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose AUTUMN modules as advised. | FDSC10010 | Food Diet and Health | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | BMGT10140 | Business Plan | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | CHN10010 | Chinese for Beginners | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | FDSC10010 | Food Diet and Health | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | ANSC10010 | Introduction to Animal Science | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | BMGT10060 | Introduction to Management | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | BSEN10010 | Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | CHN10030 | Elementary Written Chinese | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | CHN10040 | Elementary Spoken Chinese | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | CPSC10010 | Introduction to Crop Science | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | FDSC10030 | Our Food, Our Planet: Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | HORT10020 | Plants and People | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | HORT10030 | Plant-based Diets | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | HORT10040 | Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | MATH10240 | Mathematics for Agriculture II | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | PHYC10190 | Aspects of Physics for Ag. Sci | Spring | 5 |
| Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must select TWO of the following introductory modules. Please be sure to select the SPRING class. Students wishing to study certain programmes from stage two onwards are advised to take the following: Dairy Business (BMGT10060 and BMGT10140) Agricultural Systems Technology (MATH10240) Horticulture (HORT10030 and HORT10040) Students considering a career in teaching Second Level Science may wish to select PHYC10190. Students who wish to progress to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of stage one and must contact the UCD Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at iics@ucd.ie for guidance and choose SPRING modules as advised. | RDEV10040 | Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Management | Spring | 5 |
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How this degree contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
The UN Sustainable Development Goals are very relevant to each of the 11 Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree programmes available. Please select the individual programme of interest to obtain additional details on how each programme is relevant to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Fees, Funding and Scholarships
Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.
UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Agricultural Science:
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| showAudience-audienceInt | UAS1 Agricultural Science Bachelor of Agricultural Science Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates Apply |
| showAudience-audienceEU | DN250 Agricultural Science Bachelor of Agricultural Science Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Application through CAO Apply via CAO |
* you can change options at the top of the page
Additional special entry route(s) to Agricultural Science:
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
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| showAudience-audienceInt | UAS1 Agricultural Science Bachelor of Agricultural Science Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Access Progression Pathway Access Progression Pathway Apply Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid. If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type. |
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