Food Science & Management / Eolaíocht an Bhia & Bainistíocht DT424
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Qualification awarded: Higher Certificate in Food Science & Management (Level 6) / Ardteatas i Eolaíocht an Bhia & Bainistíocht (Leibhéal 6)
Duration of programme:
2 years
Type of programme:
Higher Certificate
Number of places:
32 approx.
Programme Description
In order to respond to the current needs of the food industry Food Science and Management aims to educate students in a comprehensive range of disciplines including food science and technology, business and culinary areas.
What are my career opportunities?
The Programme is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the food sector including small and medium enterprises. Teaching and learning will impart knowledge, skills and values to develop employability and produce life long learners.
What other options do I have after completion?
Students who have reached the appropriate level in final examinations and meet certain prerequisites may have the opportunity to access honours or ordinary degree programmes at the Year Two level in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.
What will I study on this programme?
This programme teaches students the fundamentals of food science and associated technologies and its application in the development of new food products supported by the essential culinary skills and the management knowledge required to bring these products to market.
The programme features a final project, whereby students will work together in teams with a specific aim of developing food products. The final year project is designed to reflect real life situations with respect to food product development where team work, scientific, business skills and culinary knowledge are essential to bring the product to the market.
Module listing
Year One
- Biology
- Foundation Chemistry I
- Foundation Organic Chemistry
- Applied Food Industry Communications
- Laboratory Techniques and Computer Applications
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Introductory Microbiology
- Mathematics for Scientists
- Kitchen & Larder 1
- Introduction to Food Science and Food Analysis
- Principles of Food Processing and Preservation
- Business Management and Marketing
Year Two
- Animal Products Technology
- Horticultural Products Technology
- Quality and Hygiene Systems
- Basic Sensory Evaluation
- Food Ingredients and Consumer Foods
- Introductory Nutrition
- Food Product Regulatory Affairs
- Basic Food Microbiology 1
- Financial Management
- Kitchen and Larder 2
- Final year project
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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5 |
OD3 |
OD3 |
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Other Requirements At least OD3 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or Home Economics. |
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Further information
School of Food Science and Environmental Health
T: 01 402 4355 (Dr. Nissreen Abu-Ghannam)
F: 01 402 4495
W: www.dit.ie/fseh
