Food Innovation & Technology
The new Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Food Innovation and Technology is pending final approval by Ulster University. The course has been redesigned to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop and produce innovative, nutritious and safe foods.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
Please consult the UCAS website Tariff Tables below.
Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
In addition to meeting the course entry requirements applicants must also meet the General Entrance Requirements for Ulster University.
Careers / Further progression
Course Progression
Students may have the opportunity to progress onto relevant postgraduate studies.
This course provides students with career prospects in a range of managerial posts in areas such as new product development, quality assurance, packaging and research in food manufacturing and related industries.
Further information
How To Apply:
Apply through UCAS.
Institution code: A45
Course code: BD46
Full-time applicants:
If you’re applying for a full-time Foundation or Honours Degree course you must submit your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at: www.ucas.com
The UCAS website will list the code names and numbers for all our courses. Our Institute code is A45. Full instructions and detailed online help are available from UCAS at the touch of a button. It includes a guide called ‘Applying Online’, available as a PDF file, which has all the background information you need on the application process. If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2024, UCAS will accept your application from 5th September 2023.
Applications made after 31st January 2024, are placed through UCAS Extra. These are deemed as late applications and will only be considered at the discretion of the College, if there are vacancies on the course, but please do check with us. Applications received after 30th June are entered into UCAS Clearing.
If you apply before the 31st January, a decision on your application will normally be made by the end of March. You will be informed of the decision through your UCAS Hub. If you already have the appropriate entry qualifications, we may make you an unconditional offer and you will be able to decide immediately if you wish to take up the offer. If you are still studying for the necessary entry qualifications, we may make you a conditional offer, specifying the minimum grades you need to obtain in your examinations.
For some courses an interview will be necessary before a final decision can be made. When you have received replies from all your UCAS choices, you must decide upon one ‘firm’ acceptance, and you may select a second as ‘insurance’.
The final selection is normally made in mid-August when examination results are issued. If you do not achieve the grades we asked for in our conditional offer you may still be offered a place and you should check with our Admissions Office.
To apply to study this course full-time please follow the Application link to the UCAS website below.
Students who have previously completed a Foundation Degree may apply to top-up their qualification through full-time study, please follow this link to the UCAS website. If you have previously completed a Foundation Degree, you can apply to top-up your qualification through part-time study, please follow this link.
The new Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Food Innovation and Technology is pending final approval by Ulster University. The course has been redesigned to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop and produce innovative, nutritious and safe foods. The programme is delivered over two years, with semester 3 spent on an industry based work placement. During their placement students develop both their technical expertise and commercial awareness. Many graduates choose to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Degree at Loughry Campus. Those who enter employment take up posts in supervisory management within production, product development, training and quality control.
Modules (Level 4: Year 1):
Academic and professional studies
Food microbiology
Food processing and innovation
Food quality and sensory science
Nutritional chemistry
Packaging technology
Modules (Level 5: Year 2):
Applied investigative project
Food safety and quality management
Lean manufacture and continuous improvement
Sustainable food innovation
Work-based learning
Course is subject pending final approval by Ulster University.
Additional qualifications
During the course, students may have the opportunity to achieve additional, nationally recognised qualifications to complement their course, which can give a competitive advantage in employment or career progression.
Semester one of the second year of this programme is dedicated to work-based learning. This allows students to develop technical and commercial expertise and at the same time complete an applied investigative project.
Key Contact:
Dr Gillian Stevenson
Senior Lecturer (Food)
e: Gillian.Stevenson@daera-ni.gov.uk