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CAO Course Detail

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Waterford IT

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Course Code:
WD078
Title:
Agricultural Science
College:
Waterford IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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This course prepares people for careers typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to sectors by clicking on the titles below.

Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry & Food
Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Analytical Chemist
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Chemist
Coroner
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Engineer - Chemical Process
Engineer - Planning
Engineer - Validation
Food Safety Consultant
Food Scientist
Geneticist
Geotechnician
Immunologist
Industrial Chemist
Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Technician (Medical/Clinical)
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Pharmacist
Pharmacologist
QA (Quality Assurance) Analyst
Research Scientist
Science Communicator
Scientist
Agricultural Adviser
Arborist
Biochemist
Biological / Microbiological Scientist
Botanist
Brewer
Cartographer
Dairy Industry Scientist
Engineer - Biomedical
Environmental Technician
Forester - Professional
Forestry Worker
Garden Centre Advisor
Horticultural Manager
Landscape Designer
Nutritionist
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 This is a three year full-time course designed for Leaving Cert. 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.
Laboratory-based scientific subjects are covered in WIT, and the agriculturally-based subjects are covered in Kildalton Agriculture College.



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Senior technical positions in Quality Control in Agri-food industries.
• Sales and marketing departments in agribusinesses.
• Technical personnel in organisations offering environmental and other services to farmers.
• Start-up agriculture-based businesses.
• With further qualifications graduates are qualified to teach Agricultural Science, work in farm advisory services and follow postgraduate studies.
• The course fulfils the requirements for the Teagasc Green Cert.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 380
History:


2011 - 370 2010 - New 2011
2009 - 280
2008 - 215
2007 - 210
2006 - 220
2005 - 230
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