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Food Innovation - Sligo St. Angela's

Postgraduate
85001

This programme enables students to gain extensive and relevant scientific and operational management knowledge to lead or advance them in a career in the food industry.

Award Name Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body Atlantic Technological University
NFQ Level Level 9 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) Major Atlantic Technological University Level 9 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Sligo Town
Attendance Options:
Blended, Part time
Qualification Letters:
MSc
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
90

Duration

2 years part-time, blended delivery.

Study Hours
20 hours of total student effort is recommended per credit. Total student effort comprises contact hours, tutor directed study and independent study.

On-Campus Attendance
Year 1: Online lectures one day per month (September-May). Two-day block on-campus for induction/practical labs (early September). One three-day block of oncampus practical labs in Semester 2.

Year 2: Online / self-directed research-based study (September-May).

Entry Requirements

All applicants must have a minimum of a H2.2 in a Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants may be called for interview.

Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Further information

Total Fees: €7200

How to Apply
Before you Apply Before you apply for a flexible learning course at ATU, we recommend that you research your course, through this prospectus and by viewing the course webpage. Please ensure to check the entry requirements and time commitment involved, as these vary from course to course. You will find details on entry requirements on the individual course webpage.

When to Apply
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.

For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.

How to Apply
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Each campus has it’s own application process and for further information on these processes, please visit atu.ie/apply-now

This programme enables students to gain extensive and relevant scientific and operational management knowledge to lead or advance them in a career in the food industry. Students will gain the ability to integrate scientific knowledge with a thorough understanding of food innovation, quality and safety and employ an innovative approach to product research and development. The focus of this programme is in the areas of innovation management; applied food science; physical and sensory analysis; food safety management; food processing and biotechnology; quality and innovation, research and development.

Who should apply?
This programme meets the needs of graduates who have an interest in all aspects of the food industry, including food innovation; food safety management; processing and biotechnology; physical and sensory analysis.

What will I study?
Modules:
Applied Food Science
Food Processing and Biotechnology
Physical and Sensory Analysis
Food Safety Management Systems
Innovation Management
Research Design
Research Project

A range of strategies will be used to assess theory and practice components of the programme.

Course Contacts
Admissions: admissions.stangelas@atu.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Sligo Town
Attendance Options:
Blended, Part time
Qualification Letters:
MSc
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
90