Food Regulatory Affairs

These programmes are designed to provide postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs for individuals employed in the food sector or those who wish to develop their career in this field but who are unable to study full time.
The programme is entirely distance taught and Internet delivered.
European and global experts in science, law, economics, and policy contribute to the course
The awards are granted jointly between Ulster University (UK), and University College Dublin.

Stage 1 - Option
Introduction to the European Union and Food Regulatory Affairs (UU)FDSC40270
Farm to Fork Regulation of the Food Chain (UU)FDSC40280
Risk Analysis (UU)FDSC40290
International Food Regulatory Affairs (UU)FDSC40300
Research Design & Statistics (UU)FDSC40310
Food & Health (UU)FDSC40320
Current Issues Food Regulatory Affairs (UU/UCC)FDSC40330
Nutrition and Health Claims (UU)FDSC40560

Applications are directly with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University of Ulster

Applications are directly with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University of Ulster

18 months Part-Time
MODE OF DELIVERY: Online

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability
There are excellent job prospects for graduates in food and projections for graduates in this discipline are extremely positive. At a time when the importance of the link between food and regulation is becoming increasingly evident, this programme will provide graduates with the skills necessary to function in technical, advisory and management roles in the food industry, public sector and regulatory agencies.

Within the food industry graduates will work in areas such food regulatory affairs, food labelling, product development and innovation, research and development, technical sales, product quality enhancement, with the distinct advantage of bringing a regulatory perspective to each of these roles.