Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health

University of Limerick

This Food Science and Health degree programme has been developed to meet these needs among consumers, the food industry, academic and research organisations, and government agencies. You will find the study of Food Science and Health challenging and rewarding. This degree programme will combine the study of nutrition, human physiology and diet-health relationships with classical food science and technology. The programme is four years in duration. The course starts with basic science, developing key areas such as chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology, human nutrition and physiology, together with introductory food science and health.A project which is undertaken throughout the final year allows the in-depth analysis of a relevant topic that gives you the opportunity to carry out independent research.During the Spring Semester of year three and the subsequent Summer, a period of Cooperative Education provides industrial work experience in a food enterprise.

Faculty of Science and Engineering