MSc (Food Science)

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 12 Month(s)
Duration Part Time: 24 Month(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person

Connected Curriculum:
  • Research Based Teaching
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Zero Hunger
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Good Health and Well-being

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No

The MSc (Food Science) is a full-time taught programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme or a part-time programme running for 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Modules will be chosen with the approval of the Programme Board depending on the student's background with each student taking a total of 90 credits.

Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science

Students who pass Part 1 but who fail to achieve a minimum aggregate of 55% in Part 1, or who choose to exit the programme, will be conferred with the Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science.

Programme Requirements

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