Sustainable Food Processing
GradCert Sustainable Food Processing
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 30)
Subjects taught
Stage 1- Option
Life Cycle AssessmentBSEN30360
Chemistry of NutrientsFDSC40500
Food Microbiology & SafetyFDSC40520
Principles of BiochemistryFDSC40530
Food ProcessingFDSC40910
Food Health and DietFDSC40950
Sustainability in DietFDSC40980
Food SecurityFDSC41020
Food Chain Integrity O/LFDSC41030
Environmental Food ProcessingFDSC41040
One Health O/LFDSC41050
Entry requirements
The course is aimed at:
1) Individuals working full-time in the food industry charged with improving sustainability of food systems.
2) Recent graduates with a BSc. in areas such as Science, Agriculture, Nutrition and Environmental Sciences, as a means of differentiating themselves from other graduates in this area and thus increasing their employability.
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Second Class Honors degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent) in a cognate subject (Science, Engineering or related discipline).
Applicants with other awards who hold substantial relevant work experience will also be considered.
Applicants who do not hold the requisite Science qualification (but who hold a Level 8 Honours degree or equivalent) have been admitted previously and are advised to submit an application for assessment by the Programme Director to determine eligibility.
Duration
1 year part-time. Mode of Delivery: Online.
Enrolment dates
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.