If students are interested in Agricultural Science but are not yet certain of which area to specialize in, they can select the No Preference (UAS1) option on the online application portal. Then, during the first year at UCD, students can choose their area of specialization. If students receive an offer on the Agricultural Science program, they’ll be guaranteed a place in any of the eleven specializations from second year. If, on the other hand, students know which of the following areas they’d like to specialize in, they can select one of these areas on the application form. The degree specializations offered are:

ESS1 Agri-Environmental Sciences

ETS2  Agricultural  Systems Technology

CPS1 Animal  & Crop  Production

ANS1 Animal Science

EQS1 Animal Science – Equine

CPS3 Crop Science

DBS1 Dairy Business

FAS1 Food & Agribusiness Management

FAW1 Food Business with Chinese Studies *

FOS1 Forestry

HLS1 Horticulture

PWE is an integral part of the degree and takes place in third year. Part, or all, of PWE can be taken abroad. PWE provides an opportunity for students to network, experience many different roles and, in some instances, even secure a job prior to graduation.