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Department of Agriculture, Food & Animal Health

Welcome to the Department of Agriculture, Food & Animal Health in the School of Health and Science at DkIT.

The Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health provides high-quality programmes in Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Nursing. Our programmes are embedded in a strong framework of scientific knowledge as well as being practical and industry focused.

We provide students with the skills needed to drive the future of the Agriculture, Agri-Food and Animal Health sectors. Our graduates are innovative, business orientated, knowledgeable, practically and technically skilled and work ready.   

Our Partners

Our Agriculture programmes are delivered in collaboration with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co. Cavan.

 

Our BSc in Veterinary Nursing is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

 

Our part-time Food programmes were developed in close consultation with industrial partners such as Allied Beef Processors (ABP).

Undergraduate Courses

BSc in Veterinary Nursing

Course Type: Undergraduate Study Mode: Full-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 3 Years Level: 7 CAO Points: 387
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BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Sustainable Agriculture/Agri-Food Production)

Course Type: Undergraduate Study Mode: Full-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 4 Years Level: 8 CAO Points: 300
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BSc (Hons) in Advanced Veterinary Nursing

Course Type: Add On Study Mode: Full-Time, Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 - 2 years Level: 8
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BSc (Hons) in Food Production

Course Type: Add On Study Mode: Full-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Year Level: 8
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Postgraduate Courses

Certificate in Sustainable Agricultural Technologies and Energy

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 Semester Level: 8
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Certificate in Advanced Livestock Production

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 year Level: 8
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Certificate in Soils and Digital Agriculture

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 year Level: 8
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BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Part Time Level 8 Add-On)

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 3 Semesters Level: 8
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Certificate in Sustainable Land Management

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 year Level: 7
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Certificate in Animal Production

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 year Level: 7
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BSc in Agriculture (Part Time Level 7 Add-On)

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 2 years Level: 7
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Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Analytical Techniques

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Semester Level: 8
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Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing

Course Type: Flexible & Professional Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Semester Level: 8
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Certificate in Health and Safety (Manufacturing Industry)

Course Type: Flexible & Professional, Springboard Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: Blended Duration: 1 Year Level: 6
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Certificate in Clinical Governance, Leadership and Evidence Based Veterinary Care

Course Type: Flexible & Professional, Postgraduate Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Year Level: 8
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Certificate in Food and Feed Biotechnology

Course Type: Flexible & Professional, Postgraduate Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Year Level: 9
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Certificate in Animal Biotechnology

Course Type: Flexible & Professional, Postgraduate Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Year Level: 9
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MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Biotechnology

Course Type: Postgraduate Study Mode: Full-Time, Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1-2 Years Level: 9
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Certificate in Clinical Governance, Leadership and Evidence Based Veterinary Care

Course Type: Flexible & Professional, Postgraduate Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Year Level: 8
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Certificate in Food and Feed Biotechnology

Course Type: Flexible & Professional, Postgraduate Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Year Level: 9
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Certificate in Animal Biotechnology

Course Type: Flexible & Professional, Postgraduate Study Mode: Part-Time Delivery Method: On Campus Duration: 1 Year Level: 9
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Facilities

Excellent science and clinical laboratories

All our students have access to a suite of excellent science and clinical laboratories at DkIT. 

Ballyhaise College, including a 220-hectare farm consisting

Agriculture students also have access to the facilities at Ballyhaise College, including a 220-hectare farm consisting of grassland, diverse woodlands and large herds of beef cattle, dairy and suckler cows, sheep and pigs.

Live animal handling opportunities

Our veterinary nursing students can access live animal handling opportunities at the County Louth Animal Pound in Dromiskin, Co. Louth, Kells Equestrian Centre in Carlanstown, Co. Meath and the farm in Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan.

Questions?

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