Course Highlights

Do you want to become a specialized professional with hands-on experience for a variety of career paths in the agri-food sector?

The MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology at DkIT is a unique program in Ireland, designed to provide graduates with 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, genetic engineering, sustainable food and energy production, bioinformatics and bioremediation.

This is the only course of its kind in Ireland, offering a deep specialization in agricultural biotechnology. The curriculum includes practical, hands-on experience, such as an A.I. (Artificial Insemination) technician course.

You will be taught by experienced researchers and professionals from the agricultural and biotechnology industries.

This MSc takes an integrative approach, focusing on the synthesis of knowledge and practice from specialist areas within the data analytics and computing domains.

Course Eligibility

The standard minimum entry requirement is a Honours Degree or an international equivalent in the area of Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Food Science or a related area.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program have a wide range of career opportunities like prestigious roles in research institutions like Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, or third-level institutions.

You shall be able to secure positions as auditors or inspectors in the agri-food sector, or in Quality Management/Quality Assurance roles.

If you want to carve out a career in research, you could work as laboratory analysts or food product development scientists.

This MSc provides a pathway for further studies, with graduates able to progress to research programs, Ph.D. at DkIT and other research centers, such as the Centre for Freshwater and Environmental Studies.

Study Benefits

Graduates of Msc In Agricultural Biotechnology will be familiar with all aspects of policy and legislation in relation to this field and will be able to appraise the ethical, social, biosafety and policy implications of existing and emerging technologies. 

They will be competent in all the relevant data acquisition and numeric methods and have advanced research and communication skills.

This course is delivered using a mix of lectures, workshops, labs, tutorials and independent reading, continuous assessment projects etc.

DkIT's courses are designed with specific career paths in mind, with over 55% of them offering work placement opportunities. The institute prides itself on its smaller class sizes, which allows for more individual attention and support from lecturers

Core Modules

The course modules for the MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology at DkIT are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the field, encompassing genetics, data management, and various biotechnology applications.

The modules include: Animal Genetics, Biotechnology in Animal Feeds, GIS, Data Management and Statistics, Bioinformatics, Bioremediation & Bioenergy, Animal Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Crop Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Project Food and Feed Biotechnology Project and a Animal Biotech