Bachelor [Agricultural Science Animal Science] From University College Dublin

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