Crop Science

Programme Short Name:	BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN261 CAO Points Range 2015: 485 - 555 Length of Course: 4 Years Places: 40 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject & two other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	Food Science develops your scientific knowledge of how to produce high-quality, safe and nutritious foods for the global market. As a food scientist you’ll have a role to play in all aspects of the food chain, from production at farm level to the retailer, to the consumer.
What will I study?	First Year Focuses on the core sciences of biology and chemistry. There is also an Introduction to Food, Diet & Health module to give a flavour of later stages of your degree. Second, Third & Fourth Year You cover the applied sciences, including: Food Physics Food Analysis Microbiology Sensory Science You're introduced to Human Nutrition before progressing to the major food science modules, which include: New Product Development Food Chemistry Food Processing The last year focuses on the technology and chemistry of meat, dairy and fermented foods. Food safety and marketing are important aspects of the course. You also undertake a research project. The course involves attending lectures and completing laboratory practicals and sessions to give first-hand experience of operating food processing equipment. There are also many opportunities to work on team-based assignments. Assessment involves end-of-term written exams and a variety of continuous assessments designed to develop skills for success, including report writing, oral, poster and video presentations, and food formulation exercises. For detailed information on subject content click here.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	Graduates have excellent employment prospects with national and international companies in: Production management Nutrition Food quality and safety Sales and marketing New product development and research There are also excellent graduate study opportunities available.
Professional Work Experience & International Study Opportunities	Five months’ PWE in the food industry in third year is an integral part of the degree. Students are also encouraged to take a semester abroad and participate on the Agriculture Study Abroad Programme. Possibilities include: Michigan State University, USA Purdue University, USA Kansas State University, USA University of California, Davis, USA University of Queensland, Australia Cornell University, USA
Graduate Profile	“I graduated from UCD with a degree followed by a research master’s in Food Science. The Food Science degree offers a wide range of subjects that have practical application and are easily transferable into industries such as microbiology, human nutrition, food safety and product development. The quality of the teaching staff was excellent and made the lectures interactive and engaging. I carried out my PWE with a meat processing company in the area of Quality and found it an inspiring introduction into the Irish food industry. I am currently employed in the role of Product Manager with Glanbia Ingredients Ireland. This is an exciting time to enter the Irish food and beverage industry because future Food Science graduates will have key parts to play in the success of Ireland as a major food exporter.” Shane McDarby, Graduate
Related Programs:	Agricultural Science Food & Agribusiness Management Human Nutrition
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Contact Information:	UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 7194 Email: agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie