Ireland,Leinster
0 Shortlist
Duration
Tuition Fee
Application Fee
Apply Date
Ireland, Leinster
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1854
Total Students: 38,000 +
Int. Students: 5,000 +
Main Campus Address
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland
The global agricultural industry is under enormous pressure to meet the increased demand for animal protein from an expanding and increasingly affluent human population while minimising its impact on the environment. The FAO predict that meat consumption is projected to rise nearly 73 percent by 2050 and dairy consumption will grow 58 percent over current levels. Practices and technologies employed to meet these dual demands have implications for animal welfare, farm sustainability, the food chain and ultimately human health. Within the environmental constraints, the Irish government has ambitious plans to sustainably grow our agri-food sector (as reflected in FoodWise 2025), which is our largest indigenous industry and a critical pillar in our economic recovery. Therefore, from an international as well as a national perspective, there is considerable potential for UCD graduates to play key roles in responding to the challenges that agriculture faces both at home and abroad.
This MSc in Animal Science aims to provide advanced education and training in the application of the sciences underpinning best practice in animal science, to enable the development of key transferrable skills, such as communication and research expertise, and prepare students for opportunities in animal science-related industries. The MSc in Animal Science is unique in its orientation to develop a new generation of graduates with the ability to translate knowledge of specific aspects of animal science into practice and develop competence in research methods relevant to specific areas of animal science.
Master's Degree
28 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
---|---|---|
sep 2025 | Not Available |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career
There are a wide range of potential employment opportunities for graduates from this programme. Agriculture is a global enterprise and as such progressive individuals will identify the contribution this MSc can make across a wide range of career trajectories.
Graduate Roles include:
Prospective Postgraduate Students
Academic
You will find a listing of annually awarded scholarships, prizes and awards for Graduate students under each College below.
Details of graduate scholarships are also published on the Graduate Studies website, and depending on your area of study may also be listed on your School website. Details of graduate business scholarships can be found on the (opens in a new window)Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School website.
UCD Global Scholarships
The scholarships administered by UCD Global are for students who will be charged non-EU fee rates only. If a student is charged EU fees following an assessment, they are not eligible for the scholarships advertised through UCD Global (though they may still be eligible for other UCD scholarships). For queries on this, please contact UCD Global. There are two scholarships administered directly by UCD Global.
Global Excellence Scholarship
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
Lochlann Quinn School of Business VPI Discretionary Scholarship
Past Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarship
UCD IFY Scholarship
UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarships
Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 29,100
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 48 months
Tuition Fee: CAD 29,100
English Requirement: IELTS TOEFL PTE DUOLINGO
Work Permit:
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
©Copyrights 2025-2026. All Rights Reserved.