This programme enables students to understand social and economic agricultural and food developments in a global context by focusing on the operation and functioning of Irish agriculture-oriented systems. There is a strong emphasis on the placement module which provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to specific work placements.
This program provides candidates with advanced skills in the environmental, chemical, and biological science aspects of studying farmland and livestock in sustainable practice. Scientific methods and techniques will be applied in the examination of the environment of agricultural land and the health and welfare of livestock, appropriate methods and design programs for the evaluation of best agricultural practices.
This course is offered by University College Cork in partnership with Teagasc, which is Ireland’s national agency providing integrated research, advisory and training services to agriculture, the food industry and rural communities. This will ensure that students gain a truly applied experience of applying scientific knowledge in a practical environment.