Agricultural Science

UCD’s Agricultural Science degree (DN250) offers you the flexibility to explore 11 distinct areas of specialisation, all designed to prepare you for a wide range of careers in the agri-food sector. In first year, all students follow a common curriculum focused on building a solid foundation in core sciences, mathematics and economics, essential for success in later years.

To meet minimum entry requirements (matriculation) on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects. Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects Food Business with Chinese Studies Please Note: Students interested in progressing to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of year one.