MT879 · Level 8 · 4 years

Agri-Biosciences

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

350

Down 19 points since 2023 (369).

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About this course

A science degree about using biotechnology to improve how animals and plants are raised and farmed. It was designed with industry, and about half of your class time is spent in the lab.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years build a base in biology, with modules on animal and plant science and agricultural biotechnology. In years 3 and 4 you specialise in areas like DNA technology, immunology, veterinary diagnostics, animal nutrition, genetics and food safety.
Placement and abroad
There is a compulsory work placement in year 3, lasting a full semester from January to June.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in areas such as disease diagnostics, microbiology, animal and plant genetics, feed production, food development, quality control and research, and can go on to a master's or PhD.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy biology and lab work and want to apply science to farming and the food industry.

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About Agriculture

Focus on food production, farming technology, and sustainable practices

Learn about the science, technology, and business of farming and food production. These degrees cover a wide range of topics including crop and livestock management, soil science, sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural economics. E.g. Agricultural Science, Sustainable Farm Management, Horticulture.

Points history

2023369202435720253702026350

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026350Published after the final round
2025 370370431
2024 357357420
2023 369378433

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Munster Technological University - Cork website ↗

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