If you are interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain of which area to specialise in, you can select the No Preference (NPF) option on your CAO form. Then, during your first year at UCD, you can choose your area of specialisation. If you receive an offer on the Agricultural Science course you will be guaranteed a place in any of the five specialisations from second year. If, on the other hand, you know which of the following areas you'd like to specialise in, you can select ONE of these areas on your CAO application.

BAgrSc graduates have an excellent record in obtaining challenging and fulfilling roles. Careers in sectors such as food, agriculture, business and services include: Enterprise management Technical service and consultancy Research Education Marketing & communications Primary production of quality food and fibre products You can also pursue a wide range of graduate studies by research or examination (master’s and PhD) in areas such as: Engineering technology Environmental resource management Humanitarian action Rural development Business Information technology Education