Graduate Diploma Food Regulatory Affairs

• Acquire, organise, critically analyse, interpret and present information relating to issues in Food Regulatory Affairs.
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of principles relating to scientific integrity and ethical issues in food regulatory affairs
• Demonstrate at professional level an ability to communicate scientific information to peers, colleagues and others as appropriate
• Display an advanced knowledge of the application of key food regulatory principles to public health
• Integrate knowledge of key principles underlying the modern risk based, food chain approach to food regulation
• Specify, design and construct particular courses of action in the short and long term on food regulatory affairs issues and communicate these to stakeholders
• Think independently, evaluate and reflect, set tasks and select appropriate and reasoned approaches to solve problems and construct and defend reasoned conclusions
• Utilize library, computer and other resources to acquire, apply and disseminate scientific knowledge in reports, presentations, and coursework

There are excellent job prospects for graduates in food and projections for graduates in this discipline are extremely positive. At a time when the importance of the link between food and regulation is becoming increasingly evident, this programme will provide graduates with the skills necessary to function in technical, advisory and management roles in the food industry, public sector and regulatory agencies.

Within the food industry graduates will work in areas such food regulatory affairs, food labelling, product development and innovation, research and development, technical sales, product quality enhancement, with the distinct advantage of bringing a regulatory perspective to each of these roles.

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Applications are direclty with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University of Ulster

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

This Grad Dip Food Regulatory Affairs  is designed to provide postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs for individuals employed in the food sector or those who wish to develop their career in this field but are unable to study full time. The programme will benefit individuals employed in food and beverage industries, regulatory agencies, government departments, and trade organisations.