CAO Code AU272

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Ord)

Agriculture

3 years / Level 7 / Full-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

Our Bachelor of Science in Agriculture provides you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a diverse and rewarding career in the agricultural industry. Whether it’s as a farm manager or in agricultural sales, the opportunities are vast and diverse.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Mathematical Skills for Science 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Agriculture	Mandatory	5	4
	Animal Husbandry, Nutrition & Welfare	Mandatory	10	7
	Fundamentals of Biology & Chemistry	Mandatory	5	5
	Communications & IT Skills	Mandatory	5	3
2	Alternative Farm Enterprises	Mandatory	5	5
	Ruminant Husbandry	Mandatory	10	7
	Agriculutral Business Management	Mandatory	10	5
	Soil & Plant Science	Mandatory	5	5

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Grassland & Crop Production	Mandatory	10	7
	Work placement & Farm Health and Safety	Mandatory	5	3
	Beef & Dairy Production Systems	Mandatory	5	5
	Agriculture & Environmental Impact	Mandatory	10	7
4	Work Placement	Mandatory	30	35

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
5	Animal Science	Mandatory	10	5
	Agricultural Marketing and Accounts	Mandatory	5	3
	Sheep, Pigs and Poultry Production	Mandatory	5	5
	Advanced Soil Science	Mandatory	5	5
	Research Skills	Mandatory	5	3
6	Advanced Crop Production	Mandatory	5	3
	Farm Waste and Environmental Science	Mandatory	10	7
	Literature project	Mandatory	10	3
	Agriculture and Food Technology	Mandatory	5	4

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Points Score 160
Minimum Five O6/H7
Maths F2/O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7

Number of Places	32

Reserved Quota
Mature Applicants	2
QQI FET Applicants	2
Access Studies Students	2

Special Requirements

Physical Science Work Placement

The work placement modules are an integral part of the course. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Please note that with while the University will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner. The learner may have to travel outside of Donegal for placement. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner.

Information for:

Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Agriculture Sector
Agri-food industry
Government Agencies

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Farm Manager
Agricultural Research Assistant
Agricultural Sales

Employer Testimonials

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.atudonegal.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees:

Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186309 /+353 (0)74 9186310

Head of Department Dr Kim Mc Fadden
Email: science@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186309

School and Department
Faculty of Science & Health
Department of Life & Physical Sciences