Food Safety & Quality

The concept of food safety of the entire food chain, from farm to fork, is a central tenet of present global food policy, and an understanding of the various elements involved in the food chain approach to food safety is essential to stakeholders in the food industry.



NFQ Level: 9 (30 credits)

Level: Graduate Taught

Award: Professional Diploma

Stage 1 Options - A) Min 3 of:

Please select all 3 modules

FDSC40680: Risk Assessment, Management & Communication

FDSC40700: Regulatory Content & Drivers

FDSC40690: Food Safety Management

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.



Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

18 Months, Part-Time

Delivery: Online

D065: Food Safety & Quality

Professional Diploma



Part-Time: Commencing January 2025

Graduate Taught