Agricultural Science

UCC has a long-standing reputation of excellence in Dairy and Food Science. Through collaboration with Teagasc and well-established links with the agri-food industry, Agricultural Science at UCC is specially tailored to attract those with a particular passion for dairying, who are ambitious, and committed to advancing their career in dairy farming or the wider dairy/agri-food sector.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements At Least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements: English O6/H7 Irish O6/H7 Maths O6/H7 or H4* Lab Science O6/H7 or H4* The following are considered Lab Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry and Agricultural Science. Note H4 in either a Lab Science subject, Maths or Applied Maths or Computer Science* * If the H4 is in Maths, Applied Maths or Computer Science an 06/H7 in a Lab Science subject is also required.