BSc in Agricultural Science
Course code: WD078
What is Agricultural Science?
Agricultural Science is the application of science and other disciplines (e.g. business) to the production of quality food. It encompasses a wide range of services provided to farmers and other food producers to ensure quality standards and profitable production systems.
What is the BSc in Agricultural Science course?
This is a three year fulltime course designed for Leavinf Certificate holders who wish to work in the areas of agricultural science and agri-business.
At the outset, there is a strong emphasis on the sciences. The specialist modules in agriculture, food, environment, business and quality assurance are taken in years 2 and 3.
Career Opportunities
- Senior technical positions in Quality Control in agri-food industries
- Sales & Marketing Departments of agri-businesses
- Technical personnel in organisations offering environmental and other services to farmers
- Start-up Agricultural-based businesses
- With further qualifications, graduates are qualified to teach agricultural science, work in farm advisory services and follow postgraduate studies
Follow on Study
- BSc (Hons) in Land Management at WIT
- BAgrSc at UCD
- Third year entry to a choice of five options at UCD
Kildalton College
Students on this course take nine modules at Kildalton College of Agriculture. Transport is provided to Kildalton. For more information see www.teagasc.ie/training/colleges/kildalton.
Course Outline
| Year 1 | |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Introductry Biology Introductory Chemistry Introductory Physics Introductory Mathematics Introduction to ICT for Scientists Good Lab. Practice and Core Skills |
Physical & Organic Chemistry Cell Biology & Biochemistry Physics for Scientists Mathematics for Scientists Agriculture in the Economy (K) Plant Biology |
| Year 2 | |
| Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
| Microbiology 1 Mechanisation and Safety (K) Statistics for Scientists Soils Management (K) Environmental Science Food Analysis |
Food Microbiology Applied Mathematics for Scientists Food Process Technology Grassland and Dairy Production (K) Tillage Crop Production (K) Beef and Sheep Production (K) |
| Year 3 | |
| Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
| Introduction to Research Methods Agriculture and the Environment 1 Food Biotechnology 1 Data Analysis for Agri-Scientists Crop Technology (K) Marketing for Small Business |
Project Food Safety Management Systems Total Quality Management Nutrient Management Planning (K) Business Management Animal Technology (K) |
Note: (K) denotes module is taken in Kildalton College of Agriculture
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc in Agricultural Science
Course Code: WD078
Course Level: 7
Duration: 3 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 5
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OD3/HD3
For further information:
Course Leader: Noel Smyth
Email: nsmyth@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | 270 |
But don't just take our word...
"I found the course to be exactly what I needed. It was a good balance of modules covering the sciences, agriculture and business"Ilona Ni Dhubhda, BA, BSc in Agricultural Science
