Food & Nutritional Product Development - Sligo

Study Hours

In Year 1, 5 - 6 hours live lectures; 2 - 2.5 hours workshops/practical’s and 12 hours independent learning per weel. In year two 1 hour live lectures per week with 12 hours independent study.



Who should apply?

Those who work in the food and drink industry with full or increased levels of responsibility in sustainability within their businesses.

Modules

Nutrition through the life stages

Food Safety Quality and

Legislation

Food Chemistry and Analysis [E]

Current and Emerging Trends in

Food Technology [E]

Food Business, Innovation and

Entrepreneurship

Food Product Development

[E] = Elective Module. Modules

subject to availability.

An Honours degree (Level 8), with evidence of a 2:2, or higher, in any of the following areas: Life Sciences, Food Science, Human Nutrition, Sports Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Home Economics or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in a cognate discipline of study.

How to Apply

Before you Apply Before you apply for a flexible learning course at ATU, we recommend that you research your course, through this prospectus and by viewing the course webpage. Please ensure to check the entry requirements and time commitment involved, as these vary from course to course. You will find details on entry requirements on the individual course webpage.



When to Apply

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.



How to Apply

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Each campus has it’s own application process and for further information on these processes, please visit atu.ie/apply-now

1 year part-time, online.



On-Campus Attendance

Lectures are delivered online, with on-campus attendance for practical classes during one designated week in Semester 2; on-campus workshops during one designated week in Semester 1 and 2. Access to onsite laboratories may be possible for research project on agreement with supervisors.