Food Science (MSc)

Western Road, Cork, IE, Cork, Ireland

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12 monthsProgramme duration

23,100 EURTuition Fee/year

Food ScienceMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

UCC has a history of nearly a century of teaching and research in the food sciences and is amongst Europe’s largest multidisciplinary education and research institutions with world-class academics working in all aspects of the food area. Our first-rate facilities include extensive and well-equipped laboratories and a large pilot plant with excellent dairy, meat and bakery facilities in addition to a modern pilot-scale brewery.

On completing this course, you will be able to:

conduct original research in food science
demonstrate an understanding of scientific literature
apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in food science
explain the techniques used in food research, in both principle and practice
communicate effectively with the food industry and with society at large
show a comprehensive understanding of current food consumer and food industry trends

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

On completing this course, you will be able to:

conduct original research in food science
demonstrate an understanding of scientific literature
apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in food science
explain the techniques used in food research, in both principle and practice
communicate effectively with the food industry and with society at large
show a comprehensive understanding of current food consumer and food industry trends

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

PTE Academic

63+

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

Candidates must be holders of a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary BSc honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent qualification, in a discipline with a significant element of laboratory science. However, candidates with equivalent academic qualifications may be accepted subject to the approval of College under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Domestic

Starts from

6,880 EUR

International

Starts from

23,100 EUR

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Food Science (MSc)

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23,100 EURTuition Fee/year

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