Increased points for ag science courses a ‘vote of confidence’

THE Agricultural Science Association (ASA) has described the big increase in the points requirement for degree courses in agricultural science and food science in UCD as a major vote of confidence in the future of the agri-food sector.

James O’Mahony, ASA manager, said the jump of up to 75 points is a reflection of the increased interest in agri-food courses and is the biggest increase in the points needed for any college course this year.

It is in sharp contrast to the dramatic drop in points for degree courses in construction and some of the other sciences.