Sustainable Food Processing

GradCert Sustainable Food Processing

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 30)

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

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.

1 year part-time. Mode of Delivery: Online.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.