Agricultural Science University of Galway

Overview

The BSc in Agricultural Science at the  University of Galway  is designed to prepare the next generation of agrifood professionals to meet the demands of a changing world.

Careers

This new programme builds on University of Galway’s established reputation for excellent teaching and research across agribiosciences and sustainability. The course is delivered by internationally-recognised research leaders in animal science, agri-sustainability and the bioeconomy, ensuring students are provided with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the agrifood and land sector through challenging times ahead. Co-delivery of technical modules with Teagasc provides a strong foundation in agricultural science training, achieving Green Cert accreditation. But what set this Level 8 degree apart from other courses is the strong focus on multi-scale systems thinking to explore sustainable and resilient future pathways for Ireland’s agrifood sector - in the context of growing global demand for food and bio-based resources for the bioeconomy, yet within the constraints imposed by national obligations pertaining to climate change, biodiversity and water quality.

There is increasing pressure on the agrifood sector, and farmers, to reconcile food production with the intensifying climate and biodiversity crises. This course provides the essential breadth of perspectives and skills to tackle those challenges head on, forming the next generation of agrifood leaders, advisors, educators and policy makers.