MEngSc Food Engineering in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin

University College Dublin | Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 29,100
(c. USD33,678.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MEngSc in Food Engineering offers an in-depth exploration of bioprocess and food production systems engineering. This program is especially suited for Engineering, Science, and related graduates with an interest in food and bioprocess engineering, risk evaluation, process innovation, automation, advanced manufacturing systems, and environmental considerations. Students will gain technical expertise in food and bioprocess engineering, research planning skills, and proficiency in cutting-edge technologies for the agri-food and biotech sectors—including innovative food processing methods, automation, risk analysis, and computer vision for quality and safety control. Graduates enjoy strong career opportunities in food production, bioprocessing, manufacturing, and related sectors.

The program is taught by a research-driven faculty, including a European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellows. Professors Sun and O'Donnell rank among the top 1% of most-cited researchers globally. Where feasible, students can participate in industry site visits and internships. The UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering secures up to €3 million in annual research funding.

DURATION: 1 Year
NEXT INTAKE: September 2024/2025


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

An honours undergraduate degree NFQ level 8 with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering Science or cognitive technology degree programme
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6.0 in each element or equivalent
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

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