BSc Food Science and Human Nutrition in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University

Maynooth University | Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 18,000
(c. USD21,109.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

This program is designed for students aspiring to build careers in food production, quality control, nutrition, and product innovation, emphasizing future food trends and the impact of nutrition on human health, both in Ireland and worldwide.
Ireland's food industry stands as its most significant sector, generating over 25 billion in revenue and supporting more than 230,000 jobs. It encompasses everything from global corporations to specialized producers, renowned worldwide for excellence, eco-friendly practices, and cutting-edge advancements.
MH222 offers students a comprehensive science-focused curriculum, featuring specialized modules on emerging food technologies, dietary science, the connection between nutrition and wellness, as well as examining worldwide food sustainability issues.
During your third year, you may participate in an industry placement (availability dependent) to gain practical experience. With the sector's wide variety of roles—from manufacturing to quality control to research—there are options to match every career preference.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students must have completed a Leaving Certificate equivalent to the Ireland Leaving Certificate.

IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test - iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge First Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category. International Baccalaureate – English A1, A2, or B5 at Higher Level (4at either Level if presenting IB through English) NOTE: Applicants whose school-leaving examinations are more than two years old should present additional proof of English.

Tuition EUR 18,000

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