Course Summary
This programme enables students to gain extensive and relevant scientific and operational management knowledge to lead or advance them in a career in the food industry. Students will gain the ability to integrate scientific knowledge with a thorough understanding of food innovation, quality and safety and employ an innovative approach to product research and development. The focus of this programme is in the areas of innovation management; applied food science; physical and sensory analysis; food safety management; food processing and biotechnology; quality and innovation, research and development.
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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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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.
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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
MSc graduates may pursue PhD opportunities with St. Angela's College or IT Sligo (Atlantic Technological University).
Career Opportunities
This Master’s programme is designed for graduates who wish to advance their career in the food industry in the following areas; Food Technology, Food Product Development, Food Safety, New Food Product Development. Graduates may also be eligible for PhD research, leading to potential research roles in higher education colleges and other research institutions.
Duration
On-Campus Attendance
Year 1: Online lectures one day per month (SeptemberMay). Two-day block on-campus for induction/practical labs (early September). One three-day block of on-campus practical labs in Semester 2. Year 2: Online / self-directed research-based study (September-May)