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The core science subjects are studied by all agricultural science students until the second year, at which stage they select their major degree options, which include breeding and seed production, animal biology, farming business and rural development, environmental science, food science, engineering technology, horticultural science, landscape horticulture, and forestry. The difference between this course and the more specialised Agricultural Science courses is that there is no guaranteed of the specialisation of your choice through this route. This course is likely the best route for those who are unsure of what the specialist areas are.
Careers or Further Progression...
Various careers include enterprise management in the food and agriculture related industry, technical service and consultancy, landscape design and management, research, education, marketing, communications, and primary production of quality food and fibre products.
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Fintan O'Brien is a Business Analyst working with Coillte. He holds an Agricultural Science Degree from UCD and has an Honours Higher Diploma in Business Studies & IT from the Smurfit Business School. He has recently completed a Masters Degree in International Business from Trinity College which was funded by Coillte.
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Lieutenant - Army
Tom Tooher
Tom is a Lieutenant in the 2nd Cavalry Squadron, based in Dublin. He completed a Masters degree in Agricultural science, went on to work in environmental engineering for 2 years and then enlisted in the Army as a Cadet.
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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:
CASLT 5M3807
Module Requirements:
5 modules at Distinction Grade. The qualification must include:
C20139 or 5N1833
And any two from:
C20006 or 5N2746
C20011 or 5N2747
C20048 or 5N1460
Notes A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013. Click here for details >>
