BSc Agricultural Science

at National University of Ireland Galway

YEAR ONE

• Key concepts in Agricultural Science and Agrifood Technology
• Biological and Chemical Sciences
• Sustainability and Business
This year is taught through lectures, labbased practical classes, interactive online assessments and AgSci tutorials and seminars.
 

YEAR TWO

• Rural Environments
• Animal Nutrition
• Agribiochemicals
• Agribiosciences
• Sustainability & Management
• Food Chemistry
• Agrigeography and Geographical Information Systems
• The practical Fieldwork and Skills Development module is a particularly important part of Year 2.
 

YEAR THREE

• Agrisciences for Global Development
• Soil Sciences
• Agrigenetics
• Forestry Systems
• Organic Farming
You will specialise further in your academic training and spend a semester on a work placement within a leading and dynamic agricultural or agrifood enterprise.
 

YEAR FOUR

You will select from a range of tailored modules to provide you with the skills needed for your future career. These will support your Final Year Project Thesis, a 20 ECTS project within NUI Galway research groups (e.g, of the Ryan Institute) or a research placement at Teagasc or other leading agri-institutions in Ireland and globally. The taught 4th year module options include:

• Advanced Livestock Science
• Sustainable Grassland Systems
• Crop Science & Agronomy
• Crop Genetics
• Climate Change & Agriculture
• Agridevelopment
• Agriextension & Communications
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Project & Financial Management & Structures
• Food Innovation Systems & Value Chains. 

Undergraduate and mature students can satisfy matriculation registration requirements for NUI Galway by achieving certain grades in the following examinations. 
 

Leaving certificate (for EU and non-EU)

You need a pass in at least six subjects in the Leaving Certificate in accordance with College requirements with:

• Minimum Grade H5 (Higher Level) in two subjects 

• Passes in the remaining four subjects at O6/ H7 
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.
 

All subjects of the Leaving Certificate are accepted for matriculation registration purposes, with the exception of Gaeilge Bonnleibhéal (Irish Foundation Level), Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level and; Home Economics (General), which is recognised only for St. Angela's College, Sligo.
 

GCE and GSCE
 

You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with College requirements with at least:

• GCE Advanced Level: Grade C in two recognised subjects and

• GCSE Level: Grade C in four recognised subjects.
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.

English Language Requirement:

IELTS :- 6.5

TOEFL :- 88

Fees: EU

€7,408 p.a. 2022/23
 

Fees: Tuition

€4,268 p.a. 2022/23
 

Fees: Student Contribution

€3,000 p.a. 2022/23
 

Fees: Student levy

€140 p.a. 2022/23
 

Fees: Non EU

€23,140 p.a. 2022/23

EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy** €140.  **Payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. 

The NUI Galway BSc Agricultural Science degree is designed to meet the demand from agrifood employers in Ireland and globally for graduates with the interdisciplinary skills and depth of knowledge of the agrifood sector that can effect positive change within the institutions and in the sector. 
 

The top 1000 agrifood companies in Ireland are listed on: http://www.top1000. ie/industries/agribusiness. At the global level, agrifood companies feature very strongly in the Forbes 2000 list of the largest companies globally: https://www. forbes.com/global2000/#4cc0efed335d. In addition to careers in existing companies, graduates with interests in entrepreneurship and self-employment will be facilitated to pursue the establishment of their own enterprises. The NUI Galway BSc Agricultural Science degree has extensive contacts with public sector and NGO institutions that can also provide excellent career pathways for our graduates.