Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health
This B.Sc. programme in Food Science and Health prepares graduates for careers in Ireland’s largest industry. About 40,000 people are employed in the food industry which generates an annual gross output of approximately €15.6 billion. The Government has targeted the food sector as being of great strategic importance, capable of generating considerably more wealth and employment. Since there is a direct link between diet and health, consumers are becoming more health conscious and are demanding higher quality foods that maintain health and prevent disease.
This Food Science and Health degree programme has been developed to meet these needs among consumers, the food industry, academic and research organisations, and government agencies.
You will find the study of Food Science and Health challenging and rewarding. This degree programme will combine the study of nutrition, human physiology and diet-health relationships with classical food science and technology.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Biology 1
- General Chemistry 1
- Science Maths 1
- Computer App for Scientists 1
- Introductory Food Science and Health
Semester 2
- Biology 2
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Principles of Human Nutrition
- Physics for Environmental and Biosciences
- General Chemistry 2 (Inorganic)
- General Chemistry 2 (Physical)
Year 2
Semester 3
- Biomolecules
- General Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry 2
- Analytical Chemistry 1
- Anatomy & Physiology
Semester 4
- Food Chemistry
- Public Health Nutrition
- Biochemistry 2
- Analytical Chemistry 2
- Technology Maths 4
Year 3
Semester 5
- Microbial Technology 2
- Analytical Chemistry 3
- Food Engineering Principles
- Food Processing Operations
- Food Quality
- Research Trends in Health & Food
Semester 6
Cooperative Education
Year 4
Semester 7
- Project 1
- Milk Proteins as Food Ingredients
- Chemometrics
- Advanced Nutrient Metabolism & Health
Semester 8
- Project 2
- Food Biotechnology
- Food Production Systems
- Advanced Food Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
Employability skills from this degree
- Analysing, problem-solving and interpreting data
- Conducting research
- Conducting laboratory work and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Oral and written communication skills
- IT skills
- Numerical and statistical awareness
- Time management
- MA in Business Management
- MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- MSc in International Management and Global Business
- MSc in Public Health
- PhD in Food Science
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Culinary Technologist
- Food Technologist
- Laboratory Analyst
- QA & Regulatory Technologist
- Quality Analyst
- Quality Technician
- Sensory Analyst
- Supervisor
- Technical Sales Coordinator