Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
The Honours Degree in Food Technology and Science, validated by Ulster University, has been designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to enter an exciting, competitive, global food processing industry.The food and drink industry is one of the largest employers in the UK and Ireland and requires skilled personnel to ensure a consistent supply of quality product for discerning, quality conscious consumers. In Northern Ireland food and drink businesses are the largest contributor to sales and employment within the overall manufacturing sector. The food industry is very competitive and is constantly changing and using technical innovations to meet consumer demands. As the world population increases, food technologists are challenged with developing innovative applications in biotechnology and processing of food as well as understanding the link between food, nutrition and health. This course is ideal for someone with an interest in both science and food and who are interested in a career in areas such as new product development, production, technological enhancement, robotics, quality management and packaging.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
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UCAS Grades:
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
Applicants must have at higher level passes in four approved subjects at grade D/H6
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
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Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Career Progression
Students may have the opportunity to progress onto relevant postgraduate studies.
This course provides students with the competences to enter into the industry in a range of managerial posts in areas, such as, production, quality, technical, food packaging, and product development in food and drink manufacturing and related sectors.
