BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Health in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick

University of Limerick | Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 20,542
(c. USD23,720.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

This Food Science and Health degree program addresses growing demands from consumers, food manufacturers, academic institutions, and government bodies. You'll discover the curriculum both intellectually stimulating and fulfilling. The program integrates nutritional studies, human physiology, and diet-health connections with fundamental food science and technological principles. Spanning four years, the course begins with foundational sciences, covering essential subjects like chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, human nutrition, physiology, along with introductory food science and health concepts.
A year-long final year project enables comprehensive exploration of a pertinent subject, offering students the chance to conduct autonomous research.
In the Spring Semester of third year and the following Summer, Cooperative Education provides hands-on work experience within the food industry.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

CAO points history - 430
Minimum grades - Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Subject requirements - In addition, applicants must hold a grade O3/H7 grade in Mathematics and a grade H4 in any one of the following: Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science.
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.

Tuition EUR 20,542

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