Animal Science
This innovative programme enables students to focus their studies on speci?c aspects of animal science including genetics & genomics, reproduction, nutrition and health. For those with an enquiring mind, a deeper understanding of scienti?c principles relevant to solving issues currently limiting system sustainability will be re?ected in new modules developed for this MSc, including immunobiology, sustainable livestockand global food systems.
Flexible programme choices enable students to focus their studies on an area of speci?c interest for the development of deeper expertise or tailor their module choice for a broader selection. A key strategy of the MSc is to foster the development of communication and transferable skills to enable the student to best represent their skillset and become leading ambassadors for sustainable animal production systems.
The MSc Animal Science has been designed in collaboration with Industry stakeholders and will be delivered by internationally renowned discipline experts. Guest lectures and new modules will showcase the latest developments in national and international research informed by innovative projects taking place at UCD Lyons Farm.
This programme is delivered and assessed entirely online and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum registration to the MSc is one year, however students have four years in which to complete the programme thereby affording ?exibility.The online format of the programme enables students enrolled to combine studying while in employment.
MSc Animal Science
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MSc in Animal Science is suitable for students who wish to undertake advanced studies in pursuit of a career in the livestock sector. This unique programme was designed after comprehensive consultation with leading stakeholders including animal nutrition and health industries. This new MSc aims to equip graduates with cutting edge skills and position them for leadership roles in a dynamic and critically important sector of the global economy.
This innovative programme enables students to focus their studies on speci?c aspects of animal science including genetics & genomics, reproduction, nutrition and health. For those with an enquiring mind, a deeper understanding of scienti?c principles relevant to solving issues currently limiting system sustainability will be re?ected in new modules developed for this MSc, including immunobiology, sustainable livestockand global food systems.
Flexible programme choices enable students to focus their studies on an area of speci?c interest for the development of deeper expertise or tailor their module choice for a broader selection. A key strategy of the MSc is to foster the development of communication and transferable skills to enable the student to best represent their skillset and become leading ambassadors for sustainable animal production systems.
The MSc Animal Science has been designed in collaboration with Industry stakeholders and will be delivered by internationally renowned discipline experts. Guest lectures and new modules will showcase the latest developments in national and international research informed by innovative projects taking place at UCD Lyons Farm.
This programme is delivered and assessed entirely online and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum registration to the MSc is one year, however students have four years in which to complete the programme thereby affording ?exibility.The online format of the programme enables students enrolled to combine studying while in employment.
Careers & Employability
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:
Further education including PhD programmes nationally and abroad
Policy and advisory roles within governmental departments
Senior positions within leading nutrition, health, breeding and pharmaceutical companies
Curricular information is subject to change
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Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
MSc Animal Science
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MSc in Animal Science is suitable for students who wish to undertake advanced studies in pursuit of a career in the livestock sector. This unique programme was designed after comprehensive consultation with leading stakeholders including animal nutrition and health industries. This new MSc aims to equip graduates with cutting edge skills and position them for leadership roles in a dynamic and critically important sector of the global economy.
This innovative programme enables students to focus their studies on speci?c aspects of animal science including genetics & genomics, reproduction, nutrition and health. For those with an enquiring mind, a deeper understanding of scienti?c principles relevant to solving issues currently limiting system sustainability will be re?ected in new modules developed for this MSc, including immunobiology, sustainable livestockand global food systems.
Flexible programme choices enable students to focus their studies on an area of speci?c interest for the development of deeper expertise or tailor their module choice for a broader selection. A key strategy of the MSc is to foster the development of communication and transferable skills to enable the student to best represent their skillset and become leading ambassadors for sustainable animal production systems.
The MSc Animal Science has been designed in collaboration with Industry stakeholders and will be delivered by internationally renowned discipline experts. Guest lectures and new modules will showcase the latest developments in national and international research informed by innovative projects taking place at UCD Lyons Farm.
This programme is delivered and assessed entirely online and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum registration to the MSc is one year, however students have four years in which to complete the programme thereby affording ?exibility.The online format of the programme enables students enrolled to combine studying while in employment.
Careers & Employability
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:
Further education including PhD programmes nationally and abroad
Policy and advisory roles within governmental departments
Senior positions within leading nutrition, health, breeding and pharmaceutical companies
Curricular information is subject to change
Open All
Who should apply?
Vision and Values Statement
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.
Subjects taught
Stage 1 - Option
Advanced animal reproductionANSC40270
Advanced animal nutritionANSC40280
Sustainable livestock systemsANSC40290
Livestock infection, immunityANSC40300
Animal Genomics and Quantitative GeneticsANSC40310
Global Food SystemsANSC40320
Research Proposal moduleANSC40330
Precision Livestock ManagementBSEN40510
Meat and Meat Products O/LFDSC40550
Milk and Dairy Products (O/L)FDSC40590
Food Quality and Safety (O/L)HNUT40110
Research Design and StatisticsHNUT40130
Creative Thinking & Innovation (Online)IA20160
Design Thinking for Agricultural InnovationIA40490
Communicating for ImpactIA50000
Research Integrity OnlineSCI50020
Data Prog with SAS (online)STAT40840
TEARAPVET40460
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of a second class honours degree in a related science discipline.
Mature candidates have previously been accepted on the basis of relevant experience and prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Programme Director to discuss their eligibility.
Applicants whose ?rst language is not English must also demonstrate English language pro?ciency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Application dates
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MSc Animal Science FT (D076)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
MSc Animal Science PT (D080)
Duration 2 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Duration
1 Year Full Time
2 Years Part Time
Post Course Info
Careers & Employability
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:
Further education including PhD programmes nationally and abroad
Policy and advisory roles within governmental departments
Senior positions within leading nutrition, health, breeding and pharmaceutical companies