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BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences

BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences. Department of Biological Sciences. Dr Craig Murphy. Programme Director BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences. Department of Biological Sciences. Career Focused Programmes Practical Based Learning Integrated Work Placement Multiple Collaborators.

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BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences

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  1. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences Department of Biological Sciences Dr Craig Murphy Programme Director BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences

  2. Department of Biological Sciences Career Focused Programmes Practical Based Learning Integrated Work Placement Multiple Collaborators

  3. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) Programme Description • Agri-Biosciences involves the use of biological tools to increase production and sustainability in the Irish Agri-Food sector • Genetics, animal breeding, animal health and nutrition, crop biotechnology, microbiology and veterinary diagnostics Duration • 4 years

  4. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) Programme Background

  5. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) Programme Background • The Agri-Food industry is Ireland’s largest homegrown industry; • Provides employment to 8.4% of the working population • In 2016 - Irish Agri-Food and drink exports increased to €11 billion • Gross agricultural output was valued at €7 billion • In 2017 the Government gave €19.5 million towards Agri-Food research & development

  6. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) How does this course differ from a traditional Agricultural Science course? • Specifically tailored to train students in biological tools for application in the Agri-Food industry • Central to future developments in Agri-Food sector • Applicable to students with or without a farming background

  7. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) Programme Outline

  8. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) Programme Outline

  9. Work Placement • Growing need for scientists with technical ability and knowledge in the Agri-Food sector • Mandatory work placement of 6 months in Ireland or abroad • Opportunity to get 6 – 8 months work experience with leaders in the Agri-Food Industry

  10. Field Trips! Numerous opportunities to visit industry and research organisations to learn first-hand from experts in the Agri-Food sector

  11. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) Some Employment Opportunities for Graduates

  12. BSc (Hons) Agri-Biosciences (CR370) Entry Requirements • Leaving certificate in 6 subjects • H5 in two subjects • O6/H7 in four other subjects • The six subjects must include Mathematics, and either English or Irish • Max places - 20

  13. Common Entry (CR335) Common 2-Year Platform Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Nutrition and Health Science Agri-Biosciences Other Routes of Entry 2 years + 2 years Common Entry Model

  14. Further Info http://biologicalsciences.cit.ie http://courses.cit.ie craig.murphy@cit.ie

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