Overview

As a Food Science graduate from University College Dublin, you’ll have a role to play in all aspects of the food chain, from production at farm level to the retailer and to the consumer.

The Food Science course at University College Dublin involves attending lectures and completing laboratory practicals and sessions to give first-hand experience of operating food processing equipment. There are also many opportunities to work on team-based assignments.

The UCD Food Science Programme is internationally accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). This award is granted to educational institutions that have food science programmes which offer curricula and options that the IFT Higher Education Review Board has determined meet the IFT Undergraduate Education Standards for Degrees in Food Science.

Career

Graduates have excellent employment prospects with national and international companies in:

Production management
Nutrition
Food quality & safety
Sales & marketing
New product development and research

There are also excellent graduate study opportunities available.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Food Physics

Food Analysis

Microbiology

Sensory Science

Food Chain
Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science View 20 other Bachelors in Food Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants presenting the Irish Leaving Certificate (established) must have six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, and must obtain Grade H5, or better, in two subjects and Grade O6/H7, or better, in the remaining four subjects. For all courses in UCD, this must include Irish (unless exempt) and English.
Irish, EU and EFTA students* are eligible to apply for admission to all undergraduate courses and apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO):
For very high demand courses, a numerus clausus for EU applicants applies (i.e. based on the proportion of applicants achieving top grades from the various cohorts).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29100 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

7580 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7580 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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