Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Animal Science is an advanced online program designed for professionals seeking expertise in the field. It provides specialized knowledge and skills in animal nutrition, health, breeding, and related areas. The program aims to equip graduates with the abilities needed to address global challenges in sustainable and ethical animal production while fostering innovation and research in the industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Animal Science is a postgraduate program designed for students seeking advanced studies in a specific area of animal science. It aims to provide upskilling and career development opportunities in the livestock sector. The program was developed in consultation with leading stakeholders in the animal nutrition and health industries. It equips graduates with cutting-edge skills and prepares them for leadership roles in the global livestock industry.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Provide advanced education and training in the application of sciences underpinning best practices in animal science.
- Develop key transferable skills, such as communication and research expertise.
- Prepare students for opportunities in animal science-related industries.
- Develop a new generation of graduates with the ability to translate knowledge of specific aspects of animal science into practice.
- Develop competence in research methods relevant to specific areas of animal science.
Teaching:
- The program is delivered and assessed entirely online.
- It can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
- The online format allows students to combine studying with employment.
- The program is delivered by internationally renowned discipline experts.
- Guest lectures and new modules showcase the latest developments in national and international research.
Careers:
- Graduates can pursue a wide range of employment opportunities in the global agriculture industry.
- Potential career paths include:
- Further education, including PhD programs nationally and abroad.
- Policy and advisory roles within governmental departments.
- Senior positions within leading nutrition, health, breeding, and pharmaceutical companies.
Other:
- The program is flexible, allowing students to focus their studies on an area of specific interest or tailor their module choice for a broader selection.
- The program fosters the development of communication and transferable skills.
- Students can progress from the Certificate to the Diploma or MSc in Animal Science if desired.
- The global agricultural industry faces enormous pressure to meet the increased demand for animal protein while minimizing its environmental impact.
- The FAO predicts that meat consumption will rise nearly 73 percent by 2050, and dairy consumption will grow 58 percent over current levels.
- The Irish government has ambitious plans to sustainably grow its agri-food sector, which is its largest indigenous industry and a critical pillar in its economic recovery.
- The Certificate in Animal Science is unique in its orientation to develop a new generation of graduates with the ability to translate knowledge of specific aspects of animal science into practice.
- The program emphasizes the importance of animal welfare, farm sustainability, the food chain, and human health.
- Graduates will be able to apply animal science knowledge for the sustainable production of livestock in a welfare-friendly and ethically responsible manner.
- The program covers cutting-edge developments in Animal Science to ensure a safe food supply for consumers.
- Graduates will be able to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders in the Irish and International Agri-food sector.
- Graduates will be able to apply relevant scientific evidence to positively affect policy, regulation, and public health relating to animal production systems.
- Graduates will have the skills to occupy leadership positions and take active roles in societal discussions surrounding sustainable animal production systems.
GradCert Animal Science (D085) Part Time EU/NONEU fee per credit - € 113.4
