BSc (Ord) (Food Science and Technology)

Overview

(Dual Degree)

The BSc (Ordinary) Food Science and Technology is a three year programme delivered in partnership with Beijing Technology and Business University (BTBU) with whom University College Cork has a bilateral agreement under statute 263 of the National University of Ireland. This programme leads to a dual degree which is awarded independently from both institutions.

The programme comprises 180 credits. Students will study for one year at BTBU, taking modules to the value of 60 credits (or ECTS equivalent) and for two years at University College Cork, taking modules to the value of 60 credits in each of Second and Third Years. When studying at UCC a student may not register for more than 60 credits in any one academic year.

First Year - Food Science and Technology

This year is spent pursuing the BSc Food Science and Engineering at BTBU with whom UCC signs a bilateral agreement.

Examinations

The First Year of this programme will be in examined in accordance with examination regulations governed by the Chinese Education Authority

Second Year - Food Science and Technology

In order to be admitted to the Second University Examination in Food Science and Technology a student must have satisfactorily attended prescribed modules amounting to 60 credits.

Third Year - Food Science and Technology

In order to be admitted to the Third University Examination in Food Science and Technology a student must have satisfactorily attended prescribed modules amounting to 60 credits.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements