The MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies enables students to focus on advanced education and training in the development and optimization of renewable energy resource exploitation, the efficiency in energy generation and utilization pathways (including energy conservation), the mitigation of environmental impacts, and preparation for business innovation and job creation opportunities in renewable energy systems technology development, plant biotechnology and entrepreneurship. The program is underpinned by the best European practice by incorporating compatible EU policy drivers such as the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) for energy research, current R&D in crops (through ongoing and research initiatives under the Charles Parsons Energy Research program), and the collaboration with internationally acknowledged experts in the subject domains from universities, research institutions and industry. This program enables students to maintain relevance of academic and research training, and therefore enhance their employability in the area of sustainable energy.

This program is delivered by a highly research-intensive School comprised of a European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellowships. The program Director Prof. Kevin McDonnell won the inaugural SEAI Energy Innovation award, the Environment award for energy innovation and is a Fulbright Scholar. This program provides opportunities for site visits and industry internships where possible. The UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering consistently wins up to €3 million in annual research funding.