Forestry

Programme Short Name:	BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN271 CAO Points Range 2015: 360 - 485 Length of Course: 4 Years Places: 20 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject & two other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	Forestry is the science, art and profession of managing forests. Foresters manage forests to provide a variety of outputs including timber, recreation, conservation and aesthetics. The protection and enhancement of biodiversity, soils and water quality are all highly relevant in the creation and management of forests. Carbon sequestration, renewable energy resources, multifunctional forestry, wildlife management, bio-complexity, sustainable forest management, social and urban forestry, adaptation for and mitigation of climate change, and the conservation of genetic resources are all aspects of modern forest management. Foresters employ the latest technology in geographic information system (GIS) mapping and forest growth modelling to support good management and sustainable practice.
What will I study?	A broad science-based first year is followed by forestry-focused topics in subsequent years. Fourth year is largely project-based and allows students to combine all of their accumulated skills and knowledge. First Year Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Agricultural Economics & Business Trees & Forests in Ireland Elective Modules Second Year Soil Science Plant Ecology Tree Structure & Function Principles of Forestry Professional Forestry Practice Elective Modules Third Year Forest Management Forest Establishment Forest Protection GIS & Remote Sensing Wood Science Elective Modules Professional Work Experience Fourth Year GIS & Forest Inventory Forest Management Plan GIS & Experimental Design Scientific Research Project Elective Modules Students spend approximately 40 hours a week attending lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials, and undertake independent study. Assessment includes continuous assessment (e.g. class tests, essays) and end-of-semester written examinations. In your final year, assessments are largely based on the project reports. For detailed information on subject content click here.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	Forestry graduates find employment in all areas of the sector including: State and semi-state agencies Forest management and consultancy Wood processing Environmental agencies, renewable energy, carbon accounting Education and research Other opportunities include information technology, land-use planning and financial services. Research to master’s and PhD levels is available.
Professional Work Experience & International Study Opportunities	Forestry students complete five months’ PWE and are encouraged to experience both Irish forestry and forestry in a foreign country. In third year, a number of forestry students have studied for a semester in: Michigan State University, USA Purdue University, USA
Student Profile	“There were many reasons why I chose UCD. For example, it gave me the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese as an elective subject. I was also able to study for a semester with Michigan State University as part of the Study Abroad Program, this gave me an insight to forestry from a much different perspective. And in stage three, I was lucky to be awarded a scholarship which supported me in fulfilling my Professional Work Experience in a forest in northern California. And finally, I chose UCD because of the university's strong recognition within the workforce. I would recommend this program to all students seeking a solid academic and scientific grounding in forestry. You learn about the underlying contextual sciences like chemistry, physics and microbiology to forest management, sivilcultural methods, practices and forest protection to mention a few Jason Meenaghan, Student
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Contact Information:	UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 7194 Email: agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie