Higher Diplomas

2011/2012

Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology

NFQ Level 8, Major Award

The Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology is a one year full-time programme running over one academic year or a two year part-time programme running over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme.

Entry Requirements
Eligible candidates must have a HETAC/NCEA Ordinary Degree/Diploma (with Merit or Distinction) or a Level 7 (Pass) degree in Food Science or in a cognate discipline. Decisions on eligibility will be taken by the Head of the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences (or nominee), subject to approval by the College.

Quota: The maximum number of students for the Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology is 15.

Programme Requirements
Students take 60 credits from the list below chosen by the Head of the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences (or nominee) depending on the student's background. Modules will be chosen as follows:

FS3002 Chemistry of Food Proteins (5 credits)
FS3003 Chemistry and Technology of Oils and Fats (5 credits)
FS3005 Macromolecules and Rheology (5 credits)
FS3006 Food Processing and Preservation (10 credits)
FS3007 Dairy Product Technology (5 credits)
FS3008 Fundamentals of Food Packaging (5 credits)
MB3003 Food and Industrial Microbiology I (5 credits)
MB3014 Food and Industrial Microbiology II (5 credits)
FS4006 Cereals and Related Beverages (5 credits)
FS4014 Food Product Development and Innovation (5 credits)
FS4020 Dairy Science and Technology (5 credits)
FS4021 Meat Science and Technology (5 credits)
FS4023 Food Biopolymer Ingredients and Mixtures (5 credits)
MB4011 Microbial Food Safety (5 credits)

Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2011/2012.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2012 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2011/2012.

MSc in Applied Science (Food Science)
Students who achieve a standard of at least Second Class, Grade II Honours in the Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology Examination will be eligible for admission to the MSc in Applied Science (Food Science) Degree.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology (NFQ Level 8, Major award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Apply the principles of food chemistry and technology and food microbiology to food systems.
• Demonstrate an ability to perform selected techniques in food analysis.
• Develop the capacity to undertake lifelong learning.
• Communicate effectively with the food industry and with society at large.