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About

The MSc in Animal Science programme from University College Dublin is suitable for students who wish to undertake advanced studies in pursuit of a career in the livestock sector. 

Overview

This unique MSc in Animal Science programme from University College Dublin 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 specific aspects of animal science including genetics & genomics, reproduction, nutrition and health. For those with an enquiring mind, a deeper understanding of scientific principles relevant to solving issues currently limiting system sustainability will be reflected 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 specific 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. 

Career

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

Programme Structure

Course structure:

  • Advanced animal reproduction
  • Advanced animal nutrition
  • Sustainable livestock systems
  • Livestock infection, immunity and One Health
  • Animal Genomics and Quantitative Genetics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Graduate applications will close once all places on a programme have been allocated

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants must hold a minimum of a Second Class Honours degree in a related science discipline (or international equivalent).
  • Candidates with significant prior relevant work experience will also be considered. Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Programme Director to discuss their eligibility. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis by the Programme Director.
  • 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.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    10430 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 10430 EUR per year during 12 months.
  • EU/EEA

    10430 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 10430 EUR per year during 12 months.
  • Eu/NON EU -Per credit:  € 128

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Animal Science.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2025
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
UCD IFY Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
4000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
01 Aug 2025
MSc Merit Based Scholarships for UCD Final Year Students
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Past Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
01 Aug 2025
MSc Merit Based Scholarships for non-UCD Students / Graduates
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2025
The Kevin Boushel Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
UCD Alumni Tuition Reduction
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UCD Sports Graduate Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Global Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
13 Mar 2025
Government Of Ireland Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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