Course Summary
Successful MSc graduates will have a deep knowledge, understanding and experience of the use and potential of biotechnology in agriculture, including animal genetics, nutrition and health, crop and feed production, sustainable food and energy production, genetic engineering and bioremediation.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants who do not meet these requirements but have relevant work experience may be assessed for entry in line with the DkIT RPL Policy and Procedures.
International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.
Application Details
You should apply using the DkIT Postgraduate Application. Potential students may be interviewed.
Please submit the following documents with your application and email it to [email protected]:
Completed Application Form(.doc)
An up-to-date CV
International Student Applications
International students must apply through the International Office, details on how to apply can be found at www.dkit.ie/admissions/how-to-apply/applying-as-an-international-student.html.
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Please submit the following documents with your application and email it to [email protected]:
Completed Application Form(.doc)
An up-to-date CV
International Student Applications
International students must apply through the International Office, details on how to apply can be found at www.dkit.ie/admissions/how-to-apply/applying-as-an-international-student.html.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Career Progression
Duration
PgDip: 2 Years
Course Delivery
The MSc course is available in fulltime mode or part-time mode (1 day per week over 2 years), followed by the research project.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Biotechnology is also available in full- time mode or parttime mode (1 day per week over 2 years).