Agriculture with Animal & Crop Science - Letterkenny
This Animal and Crop Science award prepares you for a career in the Agri-Business sector, specialising in animals and crop science.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Students must achieve the necessary grades from Year 3 exams to progress to specialise in Year 4 to achieve this honours award.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Graduates can progress to postgraduate study in ATU or other universities worldwide.
Careers
Graduates will have the core skills to work in the Agri-Food sector in a variety of roles, including becoming a Farm Manager, R&D Scientist or Environmental Manager.
Further information
Total Fees EU: €3,000.
Course Overview
This degree award is an option from AU371 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Agriculture (Common Entry) programme. Students study common modules in their first three years of study before choosing Animal and Crop Science or Environmental Management as their degree award option in Year 4.
This Animal and Crop Science award prepares you for a career in the Agri-Business sector, specialising in animals and crop science. Students study sustainable agriculture, animal welfare, including reproduction and genetics, agricultural business and economics, crop science and mechanisation. Students also undertake a research project in their final semester.
It’s a dynamic and diverse industry, and this programme leaves you perfectly positioned for an exciting future
Semester 1:
• Agricultural Business & Economics
• Animal Welfare
• Crop Science & Mechanisation
• Research Project Design
Semester 2:
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Animal Welfare, Reproduction & Genetics
• Research Project
All Modules are Mandatory.
Department of Life & Physical Sciences,
T: +353 (0)74 9186322
E: science.donegal@atu.ie