Broaden your perspective and earn US academic credits with hands-on fieldwork, laboratory sessions, and cultural immersion experiences.
Are you pursuing a career in animal science or agriculture? Our Agriculture and Animal Science Programme works with the South East Technological University to deliver a unique opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience while exploring global approaches to nutrition, animal production systems, and sustainable farming practices.
You will be located in Waterford, is a coastal gem located in Ireland’s agriculturally rich southeast. From hands-on farm visits and feed mill tours to equine centres and cultural excursions, Waterford offers an ideal setting for a summer of academic exploration, career development, and personal enrichment. It’s also the home to Waterford Crystal and The Kennedy family .
About South East Technological University (SETU)
Established in 2022, SETU is Ireland’s newest university, combining academic excellence with practical, career-focused learning. SETU’s welcoming environment and modern facilities make it ideal for students eager to explore Ireland’s agricultural industries.
With its close industry links, hands-on approach, and supportive international community, SETU offers a unique opportunity to experience sustainable agriculture and innovations in animal science at the heart of Ireland’s southeast coast.
You’ll study under the guidance of experienced faculty and hear from guest speakers. Two core academic courses are complemented by structured site visits and professional engagements.
Explore local and national farms, visit food producers, tour equine centres and veterinary facilities, and meet industry leaders to see real-world applications of the academic course content. You’ll also gain insight into Ireland’s role in sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry, observing best practices that connect animal health, food systems, and environmental stewardship.
Programme Highlights
- 4 weeks studying in Ireland
- Earn 6 credits from The University of Wyoming
- Industry and site visits to local farms, food producers, and equine centers
- Taught by local faculty and guest lectures
- Accommodation
- Day-trips and excursions
- 24/7 in-country support
- 24/7 urgent hotline
Academics
COURSE 1: Principles of Animal Nutrition – 3 US academic credits – 45 Contact hours.
- Develop your understanding of the principles that underpin animal nutrition through a combination of classroom sessions and real-world experience. You will study how nutrients fuel metabolism, growth, reproduction, and performance in domestic and agricultural animals. Case studies, ration formulation, and feedstuff analysis, will help you to explore how nutrition influences animal health, productivity, and sustainability.
- Field visits to Irish farms will bring concepts to life, showing how informed feeding choices support efficient and sustainable livestock production while promoting health and welfare standards.
COURSE 2: Agricultural Animals of the World – 3 US academic credits – 45 Contact hours
- Explore a diversity of domesticated animals and global production systems with a focus on Ireland’s agricultural heritage and evolving farming practices. You’ll examine the biological, cultural and economic roles of livestock production – including cattle, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, and equine species – while evaluating how management systems must adapt to different climates and changing market needs.
- Farm visits and industry engagement will foster an appreciation of Irish and international models, while discussion of livestock’s role in sustainability and food security will develop a global perspective on the future of animal agriculture.
**Transcript from the University of Wyoming
