Universities Ireland University College Dublin Courses BAgrSc Crop Science

BAgrSc Crop Science

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 26,400
Country Rank#2
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Agronomy is the science of crop production and soil management, leading to improvements in crop yield and quality. Environmental challenges, production of biofuels, and the growing demand for major food crops like wheat and rice, make agriculture and crop science a vital subject for our future well-being. You will learn about the science, production and management of crops, from genes and cells through to fields, farms and the development of future crops from subject experts who are active researchers in the most rapidly developing area of agriculture and agribusiness.

Course Content
First Year
- Animal Biology & Evolution
- Introductory Chemistry
- Mathematics for Agriculture
- Physics for Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Economics & Business
- Introduction to Biomolecules
- Cell & Plant Biology
- Information Skills
- Optional Modules
Second Year
- Soil Science
- Microbiology
- Agricultural Botany
- Arable Crop Production
- Business Management
Third Year
- Plant Diseases
- Pesticide Use
- Integrated Pest Management
- Control of Weeds
- Soil Science
- Nutrition
- Professional Work Experience (PWE)
Fourth Year
- Farm Business
- Cereal Production
- Organic Agriculture
- Forest Production
- Emerging Crop Pathogens
- Climate & Soils
- Plants & Diets
Entry Requirement
General Requirements

Standard XII

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)

Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

IELTS

An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.

TOEFL

A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.
Fees & Scholarships
Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 26,400
Career Prospect
The potential opportunities for graduates are in a wide variety of areas such as
- Agribusiness
- Brewing and malting sectors,
- Crop advisory work for state organisations
- Private consultancy
- Financial services

Cost Of Studying At University College Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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