| Course Name |
Food & Feed Biotechnology |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
DK_SFOFE_9 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate |
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Dundalk Institute of Technology |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time.
Course Delivery
One half-day per week in addition to being available for some occasional practical or field classes on other days. |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies onl...
Hide-Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
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| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Second class honours degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Food Science or related discipline.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements but have relevant work experience may be assessed for entry in line with the DkIT RPL Policy and Procedures. International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed |
| Course Content |
Course Description
This one-year part-time course aims to up-skill existing science graduates and provide them with knowledge of the use and potential of biotechnology in food and animal feed production and processing.
Who Should Apply?
This course will be of interest to those working in the Agriculture, Environmental and Food Science areas who wish to progress to management level. |
| Subjects Taught |
Biotechnology in Animal Feeds
Food Biotechnology |
| Number of Credits |
15 credits @ Level 9 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
This course will provide learners with an extended skill set which shall lead to greater employment opportunities in the food and animal feed industries.
It will be of interest to those already working in these sectors who wish to broaden their skills base. |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr Siobhan Jordan (Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
Dr. Caroline Gilleran Stephens (Programme Director)
Phone: +353-0429370200
Email: caroline.gilleranstephens@dkit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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