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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Study with Us

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.

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

01Sep

UCD Confers Michael Berkery with an Honorary Doctorate of Science

Distinguished leader Michael Berkery was honoured for his vision, advocacy, and lifetime contribution to Irish agriculture
and today conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science at O'Reilly Hall. The former Chief Executive of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) was recognised for his outstanding leadership and his lasting contribution to Irish agriculture, the agrifood sector, and rural society.

25Aug

Farmageddon comes to UCD

UCD welcomes delegates from South Dakota, Iowa and Kansas ahead of the Aer Lingus Football Classic as we reinforce existing ties and share expert knowledge in the areas of One Health and AgTech

23Aug

UCD Student is awarded the 2025 Communications and Agri-Innovation Award sponsored by the Guild of Agricultural Journalists.

UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science student, Catherine Grier has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Communications and Agri-Innovation Award sponsored by the Guild of Agricultural Journalists for her project entitled 'Calcicare - precision calcium monitoring for healthier herds and higher yields'.

23Aug

From Dublin to London and Back to UCD: A Full Circle Journey in One Health 

Katie Nolan is a graduate of the UCD BAgSc Animal Science programme. Discovering an interest and passion for One Health towards the end of her degree programme, she decided to pursue her studies in this area. Accepting an MSc in One Health at the Royal Veterinary College and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Katie is now back completing her One Health Research Thesis in UCD.

30Jun

11th CITES European Regional Plants Meeting held at UCD

We are delighted to host the 11th CITES European Regional Plants Meeting at University College Dublin.
To open the event, guests from across Europe were welcomed by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Minister Christopher O’Sullivan TD and Vice-President for Sustainability Professor Tasman Crowe for the first of a three day event which included a presentation and tour of the beautiful National Botantic Gardens.

30Jun

Remembering Dan Browne

The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science wish to sympathise with the family, friends and colleagues of Dan Browne, a leader in the area of agri-food business and leadership, who has died aged 88.

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.

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Spotlights

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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