Key information for BSc in Food Science

Code: SE510 | Level: 7 | Duration: 3 years | Delivery: Fulltime | Credits: 180

Location for BSc in Food Science

Location: Waterford | Campus: Cork Road

Application Information for BSc in Food Science

Next Intake: Rolling Intake | Application Status: Open | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/undergraduate-fees

Study Options for BSc in Food Science

Work placement options: Available (View details at https://www.setu.ie/engage/access-our-talent) | Study abroad options: Available (View details at https://www.setu.ie/global/global-mobility)

International Applicants information for BSc in Food Science

International Application Status: Open | Application Information Link: https://www.setu.ie/global/study-at-setu/applying-to-setu | International Fees Link: https://www.setu.ie/current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/global-fees

What modules are taught in BSc in Food Science?

Year 1: Sem 1: Introductory Biology | Sem 2: Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Sem 1: Introductory Chemistry | Sem 2: Physical and Organic Chemistry, Sem 1: Introductory Physics | Sem 2: Physics for Scientists, Sem 1: Introductory Mathematics | Sem 2: Mathematics for Scientists, Sem 1: Introduction to ICT for Scientists | Sem 2: Introduction to Food Science, Sem 1: Good Lab Practice & Core Skills | Sem 2: Primary Food Production | Year 2: Sem 3: Food Analysis | Sem 4: Food Microbiology, Sem 3: Microbiology 1 | Sem 4: Food Process Technology, Sem 3: Introduction to Nutrition and Human Physiology | Sem 4: Food Marketing and Regulation, Sem 3: Laboratory Data Analysis & Presentation | Sem 4: Environmental Monitoring, Sem 3: Bioanalytical Methods for the Food Industry | Sem 4: Chromatographic and Electrophoretic Techniques, Sem 3: Statistics for Scientists | Sem 4: The Professional Individual | Year 3: Sem 5: Placement | Sem 6: Food Formulation, Sem 5: | Sem 6: Food Safety Management Systems, Sem 5: | Sem 6: Sensory Analysis, Sem 5: | Sem 6: Nutrition and Public Health, Sem 5: | Sem 6: Total Quality Management, Sem 5: | Sem 6: Introduction to Research Methods

What are the entry requirements for BSc in Food Science?

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc in Food Science5 subjects: O6/H7English or Irish: O6/H7Mathematics: O6/H7Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc in Food ScienceQQI FET/FETAC EntryAdvanced Entry - Years 2,3,4 or 5Non-EU ApplicantsMature Entry RouteRecommendations for applicants of the BSc in Food ScienceApplicants should note that a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science) at Leaving Certificate is recommended for this programme.

SE510 Waterford

Bachelor of Science

Food Science

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What is the BSc in Food Science?

This is a three year full time course is designed to train you in modern food processing methods, food safety management, analytical testing relevant to the food industry. The agri-food industry is one of Ireland’s key indigenous economic sectors and food science graduates are in high demand to work in all aspects of food production.

What subjects will I study?

At the outset there is a strong emphasis on the sciences such as biology, chemistry and physics to provide you with a good basis for the following years. In years 2 and 3 you will study specialist modules in food chemistry, processing, microbiology, nutrition and quality management.

What are the unique features of BSc in Food Science?

You will learn key practical skills in SETU Waterford laboratories, which are highly valued by employers in the food industry. Our close links with industry ensure that you will be trained in all the current technologies used in the Irish food industry. In year 3 students complete an industrial placement to allow learners to apply and develop their skills in the food industry.

BSc in Food Science industrial placement

An twelve week industrial placement (minimum 15 weeks) in the food industry occurs is undertaken. This is supported by our food industry partners and is seen as critical to the overall learning experience and development of the students. The industrial placement will be organised by SETU staff and monitored by both the employer and SETU staff, with the student keeping a reflective work log. Work placement can be organised for Ireland or abroad.

The Industrial Placement will allow learners to apply and develop their skills in the food industry. The placement is designed to meet the needs of industry whilst providing the student with a broader skills-base. It is envisaged that the practical element of employment will complement the course content and help develop skills that are essential in today’s work environment.

Innovative teaching

This programme recently won the ‘Most impactful use of Pearson courseware or services’ award in recognition of the blended learning approach in the delivery of the programmes. The common science programmes use an integrated on-line tutorial system that is delivered to small groups in an IT room supported by one or two members of staff. These weekly formative tutorials allow students to apply or practice the material covered in class that week and student receives individual attention and help at tutorials.

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Introductory Biology	Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Introductory Chemistry	Physical and Organic Chemistry
Introductory Physics	Physics for Scientists
Introductory Mathematics	Mathematics for Scientists
Introduction to ICT for Scientists	Introduction to Food Science
Good Lab Practice & Core Skills	Primary Food Production

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Food Analysis	Food Microbiology
Microbiology 1	Food Process Technology
Introduction to Nutrition and Human Physiology	Food Marketing and Regulation
Laboratory Data Analysis & Presentation	Environmental Monitoring
Bioanalytical Methods for the Food Industry	Chromatographic and Electrophoretic Techniques
Statistics for Scientists	The Professional Individual

Year 3

Semester 5	Semester 6
Placement	Food Formulation
	Food Safety Management Systems
	Sensory Analysis
	Nutrition and Public Health
	Total Quality Management
	Introduction to Research Methods

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc in Food Science

5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BSc in Food Science

Recommendations for applicants of the BSc in Food Science

Applicants should note that a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science) at Leaving Certificate is recommended for this programme.

Students who complete this level 7 degree programme can choose either to graduate after three years or progress on to a related level 8 degree.

Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU or other third-level colleges.

Information on how to progress is on our advanced entry page.