CAO points demand shows study of agriculture at degree level on rise

THE number of points now needed to study agriculture at degree level shows the sector is continuing to rise as a career option for students, Agri Aware claimed yesterday.

It said 395 points is now the bar that has been set for students hoping to study at UCD, an increase of 20 points compared with last year.

Coupled with the 60 point hike in 2008, students now need 80 extra points in comparison to two years ago. Food Science has also increased by 35 points in UCC and 20 points in UCD.