Food Science and Health
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This B.Sc. programme in Food Science and Health prepares graduates for careers in Ireland’s largest industry. The Government has targeted the food sector as being of great strategic importance, capable of generating considerably more wealth and employment. Since there is a direct link between diet and health, consumers are becoming more health conscious and are demanding higher quality foods that maintain health and prevent disease.
You will find the study of Food Science and Health challenging and rewarding. This degree programme will combine the study of nutrition, human physiology and diet-health relationships with classical food science and technology.
This broad-based degree programme covers such topics as:
- food science and technology
- food quality
- food ingredients
- food chemistry
- food microbiology
- diet and health
- food processing
- food safety
- project management
- human nutrition
- public health nutrition
- advanced nutrient metabolism
- human physiology
- food biotechnology
Outside of the food sector, non-food uses of existing and new raw materials are also considered.
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Free Fee Status for EU students: You satisfy all three categories (Residency, Citizenship and Course Requirements - all must be met) and therefore are eligible for the Higher Education Authority’s Free Fees scheme. The current EU student contribution is set at €3,000. All students are liable unless they have been approved for a grant by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
Regular application deadline for EU students is February 1.
Late application deadline for EU students is May 1.
Admissions Requirements
High School Graduation with GPA 3.3 and either SAT 1250 with 600 minimum in Math or ACT 25 with 25 in Math.
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Limerick
Ireland
- 4 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
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