Applicants must hold hold the equivalent of a minimum Lower Second Class Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), or international equivalent, in a Biological Science, Environmental Science, Animal Science, Equine Science or Veterinary Medicine degree programme from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants from other disciplines may be considered if they include strong evaluation, analytical and communication skills and have experience of working in the area.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information
http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Demonstrate the significance and application of population genetics in the sustainable conservation and management of threatened species Devise and interpret agri-environmental studies/evaluations involving the collection, appropriate analysis and reporting of resulting observations Evaluate the critical role of conflict resolution in wildlife protection and conservation Integrate and apply understanding of wildlife ecology, zoonotic disease and its impact on human health including One Health Understand and apply the principles and practice of wildlife protection and management Understand and interpret the wider environmental issues and challenges of food production and security, and appreciate the objectives of national, EU and international policy Understand the use of core lab, field and IT (GIS) skills in scientific study and evaluation Value the functional benefits of biological diversity and natural ecological processes within managed ecosystems There are a range of potential employment opportunities for graduates from this programme including government departments, local authorities, county councils, environmental protection agencies and a range of national and international NGOs. In addition, suitable candidates may progress to PhD study. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.