Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health
University of Limerick
About this program
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.
Admission requirements
Minimum grades
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Subject requirements
In addition, applicants must hold a grade O3/H7 grade in Mathematics and a grade H4 in any one of the following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.
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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
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Full Time Tution fee for 2021/2022:
- EU Fee: 7,356€
- Non EU Fee: 16,794€
Qualification
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
Continuing studies
- 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
Career paths
- Culinary Technologist
- Food Technologist
- Laboratory Analyst
- QA & Regulatory Technologist
- Quality Analyst
- Quality Technician
- Sensory Analyst
- Supervisor
- Technical Sales Coordinator
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About this institute
University of Limerick
The University of Limerick (UL) is renowned for its graduate employability, dedication to the student experience, industry-relevant programmes, award-winning research, stunning campus and UL`s deep commitment to community engagement. With close to 16,000 students, including 3,000 international students, UL is...
Why study at University of Limerick
The Universities commitment to graduate employability, UL`s dedication to the student experience, industry-relevant programmes, award-winning research, stunning campus and UL`s deep commitment to community engagement.
The University of Limerick houses a broad range of world class and specialist equipment and facilities that give students and researchers an immersive and practical approach to their studies and research.
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