UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science

The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science is the first destination of choice for Agriculture and Food Science undergraduate and graduate programmes in Ireland.

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The UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science offers two distinct undergraduate degree pathways, a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgrSc) and a Bachelor of Science (BSc). Find out about the range of undergraduate programmes on offer in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Food Science and Human Nutrition.

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MSc in Food Science with Nutrition

The MSc in Food Science with Nutrition at UCD is designed to equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and the skills required to address the challenges and opportunities in the global food industry.

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Graduate Studies

The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science offers a range of taught graduate programmes, designed to enhance students' professional and career development, deepen their understanding of a subject and provide basic research training.

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UCD Lyons Farm

UCD Lyons Farm operates mixed enterprises, supporting teaching and research in the areas of beef, crops, dairy, equine, sheep and pigs and is an important resource for the School’s of Agriculture and Food Science and Veterinary Medicine.

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Recent News

27Jun

MSc in Humanitarian Action Students’ Visit Schedule to Wolaita, Ethiopia

Twelve students from the MSc in Humanitarian Action visited Wolaita Sodo University and met with Ethiopian stakeholders associated with the BRTE project. This study visit aimed to give students an appreciation of life in a vulnerable context and an understanding of existing developments frequently overlooked in crises.

24Jun

University College Dublin rises to 118 in latest QS World University Rankings

University College Dublin is ranked 118th in the latest QS World University Rankings (WUR), up eight places from last year. This year’s climb, up from 126, marks the third year in a row of upward movement for the University.

20Jun

Professional Work Experience - Behind the Scenes

Saskatchewan, the “Land of the Living Skies,” is known for its sweeping prairies, glorious sunrises and sunsets, and some of the darkest skies in Canada. We catch up with James, Brian and Eoin and hear about their time at Dustin Hawkins Farm.

09Jun

New UCD Plant Health for Inspectors programme graduates it’s first students

The first group of 30 students graduated from the Plant Health for Inspectors programmes at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Backweston Campus.

06Jun

UCD Summer Schools 2025

UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science welcomes over 100 students to the UCD Summer School giving them a unique insight into Lyons Farm and the Food Science and Human Nutrition facilities on campus.

06Jun

UCD and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign communicates Irish Agri-Food

We we delighted to welcome Owen Roberts Lecturer and Director of Agricultural Communications in University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his students to the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science as part of a special study abroad programme titled: 'Communicating Irish Agri-Food to the World.'

06Jun

UCD Student in full Bloom!

We were delighted to be at Bord Bia Bloom 2025 where UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science Horticulture student William Kenny was talking about why indeed, “Horticulture Is Life”.

26May

Applications are invited for an academic post in Horticulture.

Applications are invited for an academic post in Horticulture. This exciting position welcomes candidates who have a broad knowledge of horticulture and will deliver teaching in horticulture at undergraduate &
post-graduate level.

25May

UCD & Macra Agricultural Skillnet - MSc Agricultural Extention and Innovation now open for applications

Applications are now open for the UCD and Macra Agricultural Skillnet part-funded master's in Agricultural Extension & Innovation
The UCD and Macra Agricultural Skillnet master's in Agricultural Extension & Innovation is a two-year part-time distance learning programme aimed at individuals employed in roles working directly with farmers.

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Undergraduate Programmes

Find out about the range of undergraduate programmes on offer in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Food Science and Human Nutrition

Graduate Taught Programmes

Learn more about our Graduate Taught programmes

Staff Profiles

Meet staff from the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are very proud of our recent Athena Swan Silver Award. Visit our EDI pages and learn about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for students and staff.

News & Events

Information on upcoming or recent events hosted at the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science

Research

Learn more about the world-class agri-food research undertaken at UCD

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

“The high reputation of teaching quality
and research in agriculture and the
environment is one of my reasons to choose UCD.”
Wenbo Hu, BAgrSc Agri-Environmental Sciences

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