| Course Name |
Food Science |
| Course Provider |
Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M3807 5M5267 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Dunboyne |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is Food Science
This new one year course would both prepare students for the ever expanding world of quality food production. Food scientists play a role in all aspects of the food chain, from production at farm level to the retailer, to the co...
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This new one year course would both prepare students for the ever expanding world of quality food production. Food scientists play a role in all aspects of the food chain, from production at farm level to the retailer, to the consumer.
This course will develop the students’ knowledge of food production, development, preparation, safe handling and marketing. By changing their combination of modules, students can avail of the science award and continue to third level to study agricultural science. Agricultural Science is the application of science and other disciplines to the production of quality food.
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| FET Code |
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
5M5267 - Food Science |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
***Course subject to SUSI approval and modules may be changed due to availability and demand. |
| Alternative Entry |
Expand+The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and...
Hide-The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and to become familiar with the college.
We also organise lunchtime meetings and refreshments for mature students on a regular basis.
A special study skills seminar is run for mature students in the first few weeks of college. Mature students are encouraged to attend these once-off meetings even if it means missing class as they will help students to adjust to college life. Students are encouraged to visit the student support office regularly.
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| Course Fee |
The pricing structure for Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare, Equine Business & Horsemanship, and Multimedia is E750, which includes additional certification. Sound Production, Music Performance, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Professional Cookery are priced at E1,050 to include rent and materials in outside locations.
All other courses for the academic year 2017/2018 will be priced at E650. These prices include exam fees. Please note that cash is not accepted as payment. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does...
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Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the student’s bank account.
Students apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant at www.susi.ie. It is not necessary for students to know the exact course they will be attending in September in order to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income. The PLC Maintenance Grant is a means tested grant. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents and candidate). Students over 23 years of age in the year of entry to the course who are living outside the family home will be assessed on their income and that of their spouse (if applicable).
Please check with the following web addresses for the final dates for grant applications.
All information on www.studentfinance.ie or on www.susi.ie
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| Application Date |
Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie from November 2016 to September 2017. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
The following modules will be offered in 2017 subject to availability and demand:
• Food Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Food Processing
• Nutrition
• Microbiology
• Communications
• Biology
• Work Experience
• Laboratory Techniques
• Physics
• Chemistry |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Cert or LCA
Mature Students of all backgrounds
Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Assessment Method |
The majority of the courses in the college have continuous assessment. This includes written examinations, assignments, reports, oral presentations, skills demonstration and portfolios.
These assessment results form a very significant part of the overall final grades and the students should ensure that they are fully aware of the assessment techniques, assessment schedule and percentage awarded for each work. Assessment can take different forms, depending on the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue science certificate or degree courses in UCD, TCD, DCU, Maynooth University, DIT, IT Blanchardstown, UCC as well as other ITs and colleges around the country or in the UK. For example there are up to 24 places in Maynooth University, 50 places in UCD and 10 places in Trinity in First Science for QQI graduates. Alternatively students may seek immediate employment in a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with a science aptitude. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 802 6577
Fax: 01 801 5968
Web: www.dunboyneccollege.ie
email: dunboynecollege@lmetb.ie |