Food And Health Science (bsc Degree) in Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

Food And Health Science (bsc Degree) in Cork Institute of Technology

Course summary

This course provides students with a broad scientific education. The basic concepts of the biological sciences, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology are emphasised. Knowledge of environmental science, analytical techniques, quality management and bioprocessing are seen as key requirements and these disciplines are studied in detail. Laboratory work forms a substantial part of the course and classes are held in modern well-equipped laboratories. The development of high-level laboratory skills and the ability to use them in the service of advanced industrial biology are key aims of the course.

Considerable emphasis is placed on the development of self-reliance, project skills, teamwork and quality in all areas of operation. Successful students, having mastered the specific knowledge and skills of the individual subject areas, are in great demand from multinational pharmaceutical companies, as well as the traditional employers in the food and drink sectors.

Career

The Bachelor of Science in Food and Health Science has a long tradition and a well earned reputation for producing graduates who are able to function effectively and productively in employment, without the need for additional extensive training. The applied orientation of the course, the emphasis on the use of modern techniques and the flexibility of the graduates, are features that employers have found attractive. Advanced manufacturing in the food, health care, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and chemical industries have been employment destinations for graduates of this course as well as state and local authority laboratories