Course Title: Higher Certificate in Science in Food Science & Management
Note: This course is open for Advanced Entry Only
| If any applicant has a medically diagnosed food allergy (note; not an intolerance), this course is not recommended. |
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This two-year, full-time course will give you a scientific and technical understanding of food science and associated technologies, as well as the business skills required to respond to the current needs of the food industry.
The Irish food industry is growing strongly and thus offers rewarding job opportunities, including roles in junior management, food product development, market research and quality control.
In food science, the biological, physical and engineering sciences are applied to study the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles of food processing, and the improvement required to meet consumer demand.
This course will educate and train you in the practical and theoretical aspects of food science, in addition to the basic sciences such as biology, chemistry, microbiology and maths.
In addition to the scientific content, you’ll study the fundamentals of business and management that are essential to bringing food products to the marketplace.
There’s a major practical project in second year, in which you’ll work in a team to apply your scientific and business management knowledge to the development of food products. Teams often develop innovative products targeting the specific nutritional needs of consumers or emerging market trends.
We are currently closed for Advanced Entry Applications. The courses that will be open for advanced entry will be listed on the CAO website in January 2025. For information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. If this course opens for advanced entry, the following will apply.
To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:
- To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
- For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
- For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
This is a sample timetable for Year 1, Semester 1 which gives an indication of class contact hours. Timetables are subject to change. Up to date timetables will be provided on commencement.
- Market Researcher
- Food Product Development
- Junior Manager
- Quality Control
Semester 1
- Computer Applications and Digital skills [Mandatory]
- Mathematics for Pharmaceutical Scientists [Mandatory]
- Principles of Cellular Biology [Mandatory]
- Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Applied Food Industry Communications [Mandatory]
- Introductory Microbiology [Mandatory]
Semester 2
- Mathematics for Pharmaceutical Scientists [Mandatory]
- Principles of Systems Biology [Mandatory]
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Principles of food processing and preservation [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Management. [Mandatory]
- Fundamentals of Business Management & Marketing [Mandatory]
- Introductory Nutrition [Mandatory]
Semester 1
- Kitchen & Larder 1 [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Food Science and Analysis [Mandatory]
- Animal Products Technology [Mandatory]
- Fundamental Sensory Evaluation [Mandatory]
- Food Product Regulatory Affairs [Mandatory]
- Food Microbiology [Mandatory]
- Food Science and Management project [Mandatory]
Semester 2
We are currently closed for Advanced Entry Applications. The courses that will be open for advanced entry will be listed on the CAO website in January 2025. For information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub.
On successful completion, students may progress on to degree courses;