Interested in food, health and nutrition and what you eat? Want to develop new food products? Then feed your mind with a degree in Food Science!
Food Science focuses on the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of food along the production chain from farm to plate. If you choose to specialise in Food Science, you will develop your scientific knowledge of how to produce high-quality, safe and healthy foods. As a food scientist you will have a role to play in all aspects of the food chain from production to processing, storage and marketing. This unique degree ensures that you have a broad knowledge of food production on-farm, thus gaining the scope and opportunities to develop different types of food products. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Domestic applicants are required to have passes in six subjects (including 2 at minimum HC3) including: Irish, English, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject, and two other recognised subjects.
Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma: The minimum for consideration is minimum score of C in six subjects, which includes a minimum of B in two subjects, with English and specific programme requirements. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.