Food Production
The aim of one-year honours degree add-on course is to enable Level 7 graduates of Agriculture or Agricultural Science to apply their existing skills and knowledge and build on these to develop an understanding of food processing and quality assurance/ safety issues.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year (Add-On)
Entry Requirements
Entrants should have a BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Science or a related area with an award mark of at least 50%.
International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Graduates will find employment in the Agri-Food Industry in:
• Production Supervision
• Quality Management
• Technical Sales, Analytical
• Food Product Development
• Food Logistics/ Supply Chain roles.
Progression Options
Graduates can progress to the DkIT M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology or to a research M.Sc. or PhD position in DkIT or other Higher Education Institutions.
Further information
How To Apply: Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Start Date: September.
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Food Production (Add-On).
Course Description
Graduates of this course will have skills in food analysis, packaging, processing, agrifood biotechnology, waste management, food chain integrity, lean manufacturing and agri-food product development, enabling them to contribute to the cost-effective development, production and marketing of products in the Agri-Food Industry.
What will I study?
Food Analysis | Environmental Management in the Agri-Food Sector | Applied Food Processing | Agri-Food Production Project (year-long) | Agri-Food Product Innovation | Lean: Principles & Methodologies | Food Chain Integrity and Logistics | Agri-Food Biotechnology | Food Packaging and Preservation
* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only. The provision of electives each year is subject to numbers enrolling on each elective and available resources.
Dr. Siobhán Jordan (Head of Department for Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: siobhan.jordan@dkit.ie