IB - International IB Total 28
Baccalaureate Diploma Subject Requirements:
Maths: 4 at Standard Level
Lab Science: 4 at Standard Level
(+ GCSE O Level) Subject Requirements:
Maths: GCSE Grade C
Lab Science: GCSE Grade C
Cambridge A Level ABB
Teaching in UCD is through the medium of English; therefore you must demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language to be admitted. UCD's minimum English language requirements are approved by the University Programmes Board and apply to all applicants and all levels of study.
Undergraduate Applicants: If you are presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7/O6 in English. If you are studying in another education system you are required to show equivalent competency in English either through your school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test, as outlined below.
Currency of results: For all proficiency tests the results must normally have been issued within the last two years (i.e. for entry in September 2021, results must have been attained since 1 February 2019).
Examining Body |
Requirements |
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IELTS |
An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. |
TOEFL |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University
The TOEFL code for UCD is DI Code 0087 |
Cambridge Examinations |
English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English) Acceptable Examinations:
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UCLES |
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UCD Pre-Sessional/Pre-Masters Programmes |
Overall grade C+ with at least grade C- in all components. |
UK Examining Boards/Bodies |
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ETAPP English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) |
Grade C1 or better (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2) |
Pearson English Language Text |
Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section. |
Trinity ISE |
Trinity ISE 3 with at least merit in each skill category |
QQI FET ESL |
Merit or Distinction in the level 5 modules "English as a Second language" or "Communications" |
School Leaving Examinations |
Matriculation/school-leaving examinations from most European Countries and many non-EU countries will meet the requirements where English is presented as a subject at an acceptable level. For example, in the International Baccalaureate English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 @ either Level if presenting IB through English) will meet the requirement. Where the examination has been taken more than 2 years previously candidates may be required to take a proficiency test. Where an English proficiency test which is scored on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is presented as part of a school-leaving qualification, grade must be C1/C2. |
Duolingo English Test (DET) – |
The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 110 is required with at least 100 in each subscore. This test of English will be reviewed during 2021 and a decision taken as to whether it should continue to be acceptable. |
An equivalent level of English |
Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted, e.g. degree through English. For further advice please contact For EU undergraduate applicants: UCD Admissions |
This degree gives you a broad knowledge of the science and business of both animal and crop production and their interactions in a constantly changing environment. You’ll develop:
A Knowledge of the growth, development and improvement of farm animals and crops
A Knowledge of the agribusiness industry
A The capacity to formulate economical and sustainable animal and crop production systems
A The capacity for lifelong learning so you remain informed of evolving technical, economic and regulatory frameworks
A Communication and IT skills
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What will I study?
First year concentrates on developing the basic sciences, before the focus moves to more applied sciences. You can also choose elective modules, while the facilities at the UCD Research Farm
are widely used as teaching aids. Modules include:
First Year
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Biology
Introduction to Animal & Crop Science
Second Year
Soil Science
Microbiology
Applied Plant Biology
Animal Nutrition
Plant Diseases
Third Year
Animal Breeding & Reproduction ¬ Agricultural Environmental Issues & Policy ¬ Professional Work Experience
Fourth Year
Ruminant & Non-ruminant Animal Production
Grass & Cereal
Production
Farm Business Management
Professional
Communications ¬ Animal Nutrition
Students spend an average of 40 hours a week attending lectures, tutorials and laboratory-based practicals, and undertake independent study. In the final year, students make regular visits to UCD’s Lyons Research Farm to get hands-on practical experience.
A combination of continuous assessment and end-of-semester written examinations is used. Certain modules also require project work
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
Graduates are employed in a wide variety of areas, such as:
A Agribusiness
A Animal and crop industries
A Consultancy
A Semi-state or government agencies
A Financial services
A Print, radio and television media
This is also a very suitable degree if you intend to pursue full-time farming or combine part-time farming with a professional career.
Research opportunities to master’s and PhD level are available.