| Course Name |
Pre-University Food Science |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
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 |
| Certificate |
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None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
The purpose of this course is to give a solid introduction to Food Science and Technology for students wishing to pursue a Food Science Degree in Universities and Institutes of Technology both here and abroad. |
| FET Code |
5M5267 - Food Science. |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
Students who successfully complete are awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Food Science. |
| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 were:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
Total €450 |
| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
•Microbiology
•Food Chemistry
•Food Processing
•Nutrition
•Laboratory Skills
•Food Safety and HACCP
•Communications
• Work Preparation and Experience |
| Mature Entry Places |
Applications are invited from mature students |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are invited from school leavers who have completed Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature students are also very welcome to apply. All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
The majority of students progress to Food Science Degree programmes in Universities and Institutes of Technology both here in Ireland and abroad. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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