Overview

The Irish dairy industry has undergone a significant transformation since the abolition of EU milk quotas in 2015. The pressing challenge for the industry is to become more sustainable not only environmentally but also economically and societally.

As a graduate of the Dairy Business (Hons) programme from University College Dublin, you will be wellprepared to take on this challenge and lead the way in addressing these issues.

Careers

Graduates of the Dairy Business programme are well-positioned for a range of roles, including:

Dairy Farm Management
Research
Animal Feed Industry
Banking
Teaching
Consultancy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Soil Science

Animal Reproduction Applied Biostatistics

Marketing: Forms, Customer & Society

Accounting for non-Business students

Business Law

Animal Nutrition

Dairy Production

Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Health, Welfare and Safety in Agriculture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science Animal Science View 13 other Bachelors in Animal Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

BCC / CCCD / CCC
+ C AS Level
IB SL4 / HL3

General Entry Requirements (IB)

27

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29100 EUR per year during 48 months.

Available to International (non-EU) applicants only

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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