Nutraceuticals in Health & Nutrition / Nútraiceodaigh i Sláinte & Cothú DT420
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Qualification awarded: BSc (Nutraceuticals in Health & Nutrition) Level 8 / BSc (Nútraiceodaigh i Sláinte & Cothú) Leibhéal 8
Duration of programme:
4 years
Type of programme:
Honours Degree
Number of places:
32 approx.
What is Nutraceuticals in Health & Nutrition?
A nutraceutical is any substance that is a food or a part of a food and provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease. Such products may range from isolated nutrients, dietary supplements and specific diets to designer foods, herbal products and processed foods such as cereals, soups and beverages which ultimately optimise health and nutrition.
What are my career opportunities?
A successful graduate of this programme will be qualified to enter a rewarding career in the food, pharmaceutical and emerging nutraceutical industries. The development of either nutraceutical or functional food products designed for optimal nutrition is key for health promotion and disease prevention. Graduates will be suitably qualified to participate in nutraceutical research, innovative food product development and allied areas in these industries where there is a current and future need for such skilled graduates in Ireland and across the EU. Opportunities will exist for graduates to extend their education either through taught or research programmes leading to higher degrees which may open up greater career opportunities in this expanding area of Irish industry.
What other options do I have after completion?
Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard may have access to a range of Masters degrees in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.
What will I study on this programme?
The mission of this programme is to educate students in a comprehensive range of disciplines including scientific, technological and culinary areas in order to meet with the requirements of the nutraceutical and functional food industries. Our goal is to teach our students fundamental science as it is applied to nutraceutical systems and to show its application to the solution of problems in food related health and nutrition.
Module listing
Year One
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Applications, Industry Studies, Communications.
Year Two
Nutrition, Nutritional Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Instrumental Chemical Analysis, Microbiology, Food Processing, Statistics.
Year Three
Nutraceutical Food Quality Control, Nutraceutical Product Development, Sensory Evaluation, Health and Safety and Culinary Skills, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Nutraceutical Microbiology, Shelf-Life Management, Food Process Technology.
Year Four
Advanced Nutraceutical/Food Microbiology & Biotechnology, Nutrition, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Regulatory Affairs, Functional Food Processing Aspects, Optional Module, Industrial Placement, Project.
Entry Requirements
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Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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6 |
2 |
OD3 |
OD3 |
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Other Requirements At least OC3 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics & Chemistry or Biology |
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Further information
School of Food Science and Environmental Health
Programme Chairperson
T: (01) 402 7564 (Maire Moriarty)
