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UCC MicroCreds courses

Thermal Processing (FS6210)

Course Fact File
CodeFS6210
Duration2 days in person
Teaching ModePart-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
NFQ LevelLevel 9
Fees€1,200 See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date11/10/2025
Venue

In person

Credits5
Start Date11/11/2025

Outline

Module Goal

This 5 credits, level 9 micro-credential was developed to provide participants with knowledge of the principles of thermal processing in the food and agri-food sectors. 

Module Content

The micro-credential is delivered in person in UCC over 2 days with some online materials available to the participants. This course is delivered by field experts including Dr Mike Lewis from University of Reading, UK.
  • Raw Milk Quality and Fitness for Heat Treatment; Thermal Processes Overview; UHT Processing Technologies; UHT Plant Engineering & Process Conditions; UHT Product Stability; Changes in UHT Products during Storage; Alternative / Non-Thermal Unit Processing Operations; Nutrient Stability during Thermal Processing

Additional Teaching Mode Information

  • 24 x 1hr(s) lectures

Practicalities

Continuous Assessment - 100 marks

  • Quiz - 1 - multiple choice questions - 20 marks.
  • Learning Log - 1 reflective log - 20 marks.
  • Assignment - online open book long question exam - 60 marks. 

Why Choose

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

  1. Describe the science underpinning the heat treatment of milk.

  2. Explain the chemistry, microbiology, enzymology and physical processes taking place when dairy-based products are heated and stored.

  3. Summarise the latest developments in nutritional product formulation.

  4. Describe strategies for obtaining more consistent quality and more reliable long-term storage.

Requirements

Industry personnel working in dairy processing and related dairy activities who would like to upskill or who wish to enter this industry.  

People working in R&D or PhD students who wish to learn about the principles of thermal processing of the dairy sector.

Fees and Costs

€1,200

How To Apply

To apply for this module click the Apply Now button.  Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:

  • Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
  • The full module fee will be payable on submission of your application.

In the application level tab select the options below and then select the programme/module you'd like to apply for

 

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