BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Agricultural Science in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin

University College Dublin | Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 29,100
(c. USD33,602.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The UCD Agricultural Science program provides 11 distinct specialization options. Each begins with a common first year to establish a solid grounding in essential sciences, mathematics, and economics for subsequent studies. Available specializations include:

Agricultural Systems Technology
Agri-Environmental Sciences
Animal and Crop Production
Animal Science
Animal Science-Equine
Crop Science
Dairy Business
Food and Agribusiness Management
Food Business with Chinese Studies
Forestry
Horticulture

Agricultural Science DN250 has a total of 280 available spots. The typical enrollment for each specialization is detailed on their respective pages.

For students considering Agricultural Science but undecided on a focus area, the No Preference (NPF) option can be selected on the CAO form. This allows specialization selection during the first year at UCD. Admission to the program guarantees placement in any of the eleven specializations starting from year two. Alternatively, applicants certain of their preferred focus may indicate their choice directly on the CAO application.

Program Duration:
4 years


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

CAO Point Range 2023 - 400-601, IB 26
O6 or H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects
International A Level - At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C or better in the remaining subjects at GCSE a total of six distinct subjects required.
If you are -
presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7 or O6 in English.
presenting other examinations through English you are required to have the opens in a new window specified equivalent.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.

Tuition EUR 29,100

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