UCD Agriculture, Food & Nutrition
“I graduated from UCD with a degree followed by a research master’s in Food Science. The Food Science degree offers a wide range of subjects that have practical application and are easily transferable into industries such as microbiology, human nutrition, food safety and product development. The quality of the teaching staff was excellent and made the lectures interactive and engaging. I carried out my PWE with a meat processing company in the area of Quality and found it an inspiring introduction into the Irish food industry.
I am currently employed in the role of Product Manager with Glanbia Ingredients Ireland. This is an exciting time to enter the Irish food and beverage industry because future Food Science graduates will have key parts to play in the success of Ireland as a major food exporter.”
Shane McDarby Graduate CAO Code DN261
Why is this course for me? Food Science develops your scientific knowledge of how to produce high-quality, safe and nutritious foods for the global market. As a food scientist you’ll have a role to play in all aspects of the food chain, from production at farm level to the retailer, to the consumer.
What will I study?
First Year Focuses on the core sciences of biology and chemistry. There is also an Introduction to Food, Diet & Health module to give a flavour of later stages of your degree.
Second, Third & Fourth Year You cover the applied sciences, including:
Food Physics ¬ Food Analysis ¬Microbiology ¬ Sensory Science
You’re introduced to Human Nutrition before progressing to the major food science modules, including: New Product Development ¬ Food Chemistry ¬ Food Processing
The last year focuses on the technology and chemistry of meat, dairy and fermented foods. Food safety and marketing are important aspects of the course. You will also have an opportunity to undertake a research project.
The course involves attending lectures and completing laboratory practicals and sessions to give first-hand experience of operating food processing equipment. There are also many opportunities to work on team-based assignments.
Assessment involves end-of-term written exams and a variety of continuous assessments designed to develop skills for success, including report writing, oral, poster and video presentations, and food formulation exercises.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates have excellent employment prospects with national and international companies in:
– Production management – Nutrition – Food quality and safety – Sales & marketing – New product development and research
There are also excellent graduate study opportunities available.
Professional Work Experience (PWE) & International Study Opportunities Five months’ PWE in the food industry in third year is an integral part of the degree. Students are also encouraged to take a semester abroad and participate on the Agriculture Study Abroad Programme.
Possibilities include: – Michigan State University, USA – Purdue University, USA – Kansas State University, USA – University of California, Davis, USA – University of Queensland, Australia – Cornell University, USA
CAO Points Range 2014 490 — 555 Length of Course 4 Years Places 40
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ Mathematics ¬ One laboratory science subject ¬ Two other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/hetac
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Food Science BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Other courses of interest Agricultural Science
Human Nutrition Food & Agribusiness Management
�160 �170 �166
UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4
agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie +353 1 716 7194
facebook.com/UCDAgFood @UCDAgFood
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ag 169
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