| Course Name |
Food Science & Health & Nutrition |
| Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5267 STE4 |
| 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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QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
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| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
| Course Content |
Expand+Food production is one of Ireland’s key industries and accounts for a major proportion of Irish export products. The food and drink sector is a thriving area of the Irish economy, even during the turbulent financial crisis. There has been a 40% inc...
Hide-Food production is one of Ireland’s key industries and accounts for a major proportion of Irish export products. The food and drink sector is a thriving area of the Irish economy, even during the turbulent financial crisis. There has been a 40% increased growth in export value since 2009.
Is This Course Right For You?
Society is becoming more aware and interested in the strong link between food and health and consumers’ attention has now been drawn to food labelling and the breakdown of nutrients in food. This course has been designed to prepare learners with the knowledge, practical skills and the experience required to gain employment in the growing food industry. In addition, the course can serve as a means of upskilling for those already employed in this sector.
What Will You Study?
This course will focus on a range of subjects relevant to employment in the field of food science and health. Subjects like Food Processing, Microbiology, Food Chemistry and Food Safety & HACCP will provide the learner with a solid foundation in applications within the food industry. Work experience in the food sector along with practical lab work are regarded as a fundamental part of this course. Industrial visits will serve as a bridge between college and the work place, allowing learners’ to see the theory put into practice in real life situations.
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| FET Code |
5M5267 - Food Science |
| Duration |
1 Year - Full Time |
| Comment |
Qualification
5M5267 QQI Level 5 Food Science |
| Course Fee |
Government Levy €200.00
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Booking Deposit € 50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00
There may be additional fee for specialist equipment & field trips
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| Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for a Further Education grant, which is means tested. For more information and advice contact your local Education and Training Board (ETB) or visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online.
Further Information
For more information, please contact Denise McKenna, VTOS Admin Officer on denisemckenna@monaghaninstitute.ie
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| Application Weblink |
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| Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
Food Processing
Microbiology
Food Chemistry
Laboratory Skills
Nutrition
Biology
Food Safety & HACCP
Communications
Work Experience
Options
Word Processing
Chemistry
Mathematics |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. For mature students applications may be considered based on a proven interest in Food Science. Entry may be subject to interview. |
| Assessment Method |
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Examinations |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Options - Progression
Food Science graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Food Production
Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Laboratory Assist...
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Food Science graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Food Production
Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Laboratory Assistant
General Science
Higher Certificate Progression
There are many higher certificate options available from this course, including:
DIT Food Science & Management 6
DIT Pharmacy Technician Studies 6
LYIT Science (Pharmacy Technician) 6
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
St Angela’s College Sligo Arts / Professional Masters in Home Economics Education 8/9
DIT Food Innovation 8
DIT Science (General Entry) 8
UCC Food Science 8
UCC Nutritional Sciences 8
UCC Biological & Chemical Sciences 8
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| Further Enquiries |
Monaghan Institute Education Campus, Armagh Road, Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
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