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Universities Ireland University College Dublin Courses BAgrSc Hons Agricultural Systems Technology

BAgrSc Hons Agricultural Systems Technology

University College Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

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

Program Overview

This course is aimed at students who wish to build their knowledge and skills-base to address the complexities of developing, deploying and managing technology for the agriculture sector. With a focus on design, numeracy and technology, our students will be committed and engaged with farming and food production, and speciﬁcally with technology, to enhance eﬃciency, sustainability and reliability. Technologies of interest range from computer systems, networks, data management and sensors, through machinery systems to precision agriculture.

Course Content
Modules include:

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
- Agricultural Engineering Principles
- Animal, Crop and Soil Science
- Applied Biostatistics
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Food Physics
- Food Macronutrients
- Computer Programming
Third Year
- Agricultural Mechanisation (engines, hydraulics, components and machinery systems)
- Sensors & Sensing Systems
- GIS & Remote Sensing
- Business Management
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Numerical Methods for Agricultural Technology
- Professional Work Experience (PWE)
Fourth Year
- Precision Agriculture (crops)
- Precision Livestock Management
- Optical Sensing Technology
- Databases and Information Systems
- Experimental Project
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Quantitative Risk Assessment
- Waste Management
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)

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.
- In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- 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.
- In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
Fees & Scholarships
Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
- € 26400
Career Prospect
Graduates will find rewarding and challenging employment in agri-food industries, including:
- Production agriculture
- Environmental Protection
- Consulting
- Equipment manufacturing
- Agri-Tech

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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