Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Food Science in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
29,100
(c. USD33,602.64)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Food Science Program at UCD enhances your scientific understanding and hands-on abilities in creating sustainable, premium-quality, safe, and nourishing food for worldwide markets. As a food science professional, you'll engage with every stage of the food supply chain, from farm to table. The curriculum covers fundamental sciences including biology, chemistry, and math, which you'll then apply to food physics, analytical techniques, microbiology, and sensory evaluation. You'll also develop specialized knowledge in food chemistry, manufacturing processes, and innovative product design, opening doors to careers in operations management, nutritional sciences, quality assurance, sales and marketing, or research.
Thanks to the program's global accreditation and options for professional placements or international study, you'll graduate with a distinct advantage in employment opportunities and strong preparation for advanced academic pursuits.
Program Duration:
4 Years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CAO Point Range 2023 - 487-602
O6 or H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects.
IB 29
International A Level - At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C or better in the remaining subjects at GCSE a total of six distinct subjects required.
If you are -
presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7 or O6 in English.
presenting other examinations through English you are required to have the opens in a new window specified equivalent.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
O6 or H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects.
IB 29
International A Level - At least three subjects at A Level Grade C or better and Grade C or better in the remaining subjects at GCSE a total of six distinct subjects required.
If you are -
presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7 or O6 in English.
presenting other examinations through English you are required to have the opens in a new window specified equivalent.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
29,100