You’ll learn about: The growth and development of farm animals, how they function and their behaviour and welfare The equine industry in Ireland,its global context and entrepreneurial opportunities Equine health, reproduction, genetics, breeding, nutrition and exercise physiology Advances and future directions in research with emphasis on equine genetics and reproduction KEY FACT Ireland produces more thoroughbred foals than any other EU state. We are the third-largest producer worldwide and marketed globally as The Land of the Horse. Agriculture and Food is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and is one that continues to show considerable growth, with great potential into the future. The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science is ranked number one in Ireland and is placed ninteenth globally and fifth in Europe, based on the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings (November 2018) for the study of agricultural science. Unique programmes in UCD span the entire food chain, providing a diverse range of career opportunities in Ireland and internationally. Our focus at the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science is to develop the next generation of agriculture, food and human nutrition leaders. Our graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling employment in a variety of sectors. These sectors include: food, agriculture, health, business and services. You will develop professional skills for enterprise management, technical service and consultancy, management, research, education, marketing, communications and primary production of quality food and fibre products.

Cambridge A Level: At least three subjects at A Level Grade C and three other subjects at GCSE Level Grade C. International Baccalaureate: 24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma. If you are presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7/O6 in English. If you are studying in another education system you are required to show equivalent competency in English either through your school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test.