Bachelor’s (Honors) in Agricultural Science
Key Points
This program enables students to understand social and economic agricultural and food developments in a global context by focusing on the functioning and functioning of Irish farming oriented systems. There is a strong emphasis on the placement module that gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to specific job practices.
Program description
This program provides candidates with advanced skills on the aspects of environmental, chemical and biological sciences by study of agricultural land and livestock in a sustainable practice. Scientific methods and techniques will be applied in the examination of the environment of agricultural land and the health and welfare of livestock, appropriate methods and design programs for the evaluation of best agricultural practices.
This course is offered by University College Cork in association with Teagasc, which is Ireland’s national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to agriculture, the food industry and rural communities. This will ensure that students gain a truly applied experience of applying scientific knowledge in a practical setting.
Program structure
The program provides advanced training to students where they will learn about the application of aspects of environmental science, chemical and biological studies to the study of agricultural lands and livestock in a sustainable practice. They will apply scientific methods and techniques in the examination of the environment of agricultural land and the health and welfare of livestock, appropriate methods and design programs for the evaluation of best agricultural practices.
* The availability of the module may change from year to year
Admission requirements
- The minimum requirement is Minimum rating H4 In one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6 / H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programs, unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Students must have a valid driver’s license before beginning their placement in the third year.
- For international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, an officially translated degree will be required.
- IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6 in any component (or its internationally recognized equivalent).
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