Functional Foods & Product Development

Key programme benefits to future students

Hands-on experience in bioactivity testing and sensory analysis of foods



Hands-on experience in design of experiment, modelling, and optimisation of food formulations and processes



In-depth analysis of EU regulations on new products and functional foods

Autumn Modules

• Advanced Industrial Food Fermentations and Functionality

• Protein-based ingredients and functional foods

• Clinical Implications of Functional Foods

• Product Development and Sensory Properties

• Managing Creativity and Innovation



Spring Modules

• Industrial by-products and functional foods

• Nutraceuticals and Disease

• Lipid-based ingredients and functional foods

• Scientific Communication and Literature Review

• Nutritional Epidemiology & Translational Research Methods

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant branch of Food Science and Health Sciences (i.e. Nutrition and Pharmacy) or Food, Biosciences, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering. Degrees in Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Engineering, and Biology are also accepted.



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates from this course can choose a career in the areas of Food technology, Nutrition, Food chemistry and their related positions in research and development. Graduates will be able to work across a diverse range of environments to include food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, and in academia (i.e., PhD studies). Graduates may be eligible to progress to further post-graduate research, leading to potential career options in research institutions and academia.