P R O S P E C T I V E S T U D E N T S Food Science Direct entry CAO Code: DN040 or Omnibus entry CAO code: Click to find out what Thérése thought of this degree Length of Course: 4 years. Required Subjects: Irish, English, Mathematics, A third language, One laboratory science subject, One other recognised subject. Degree: BAgrSc (Food Science Click to find out what Eiméar thought of this degree Introduction Food Science focuses on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of food along the production chain from farm to plate. This degree programme develops your scientific knowledge on how to produce high quality, safe and healthy foods. As a food scientist you will have a role to play in all aspects of the food chain from production to processing, storage and marketing. Our degree programme is unique in that it ensures you have a broad knowledge of food production on-farm and thus the constraints and opportunities for developing different types of food products. Core courses include Nutrition, Food Chemistry and Microbiology and specific courses on food products, packaging and new product development. Career Opportunities It is no understatement that as a graduate of this degree programme you will have excellent employment prospects both nationally and internationally. Our graduates can work in areas such as: production management, food quality, food safety, new product development and research, nutrition, sales and marketing, and processing technology. | |
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