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Plant the seeds for a future career in one of applied science’s most interesting and topical fields of study. We are what we eat. Food science is at heart of who we are. Agri-business is central to the Irish economy and Ireland’s bigges...

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Plant the seeds for a future career in one of applied science’s most interesting and topical fields of study. We are what we eat. Food science is at heart of who we are. Agri-business is central to the Irish economy and Ireland’s biggest employer - with nearly a quarter of a million people in Ireland, directly or indirectly, employed in the food industry with an annual turnover of €26 billion.

As a food scientist you will use your science expertise in applied biology and chemistry to examine the basic elements of food; analyse its nutritional content, discover new foods, and research techniques for healthy and safe food production.

Open progression opportunities to level 8 science degrees in UCC and CIT. Join the growing workforce in Ireland’s internationally acclaimed food industry.

Expand+All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However,...

Hide-All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
Use your full QQI level 5 to progress to Food Science, Nutritional Science, Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Biological & Chemical Sciences, Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Chemical Sciences & Applie...

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Use your full QQI level 5 to progress to Food Science, Nutritional Science, Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Biological & Chemical Sciences, Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Chemical Sciences & Applied Psychology at UCC. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification to progress go to mallowcollege.ie/progressions.

Career Opportunities
Graduates can apply for suitable positions within the agri-food industry. Use this qualification to launch your own business.