Here from academic staff and graduates on why this programme is for you.
Study Abroad
Scholarships Available
Sustainable Development Goals
- Duration:
- 4 Year(s)
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- General Entry Requirements (A-Level)
ABB / BBBD /
BBB + D AS Level- Subject Requirements (Mathematics)
GCSE C / AS Level D
/ A Level E
IB SL 4 / HL 3- Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)
GCSE C / AS Level D
/ A Level E
IB SL 4 / HL 3- General Entry Requirements (IB)
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- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Curricular information is subject to change.
Food Science develops your scientific knowledge of how to produce high- quality, safe and nutritious foods for the global market. As a food scientist, you will have a role to play in all aspects of the food chain, from production at farm level to the retailer and to the consumer.
About this Course
First year focuses on the core sciences of biology and chemistry. There is also an Introduction to Food, Diet & Health module to give a flavour of later stages of your degree.
The final year focuses on the technology and chemistry of meat, dairy and fermented foods. Food safety and marketing are important aspects of the course. You will also have an opportunity to undertake a research project.
The course involves attending lectures and completing laboratory practicals and sessions to give first-hand experience of operating food processing equipment. There are also many opportunities to work on team-based assignments.
Assessment involves end-of-term written exams and a variety of continuous assessments designed to develop skills for success, including report writing, oral, poster and video presentations, and food formulation exercises.
The UCD Food Science programme is internationally accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). This award is granted to educational institutions that have food science programmes, which offer curricula and options that the IFT Higher Education Review Board has determined meet the IFT Undergraduate Education Standards for Degrees in Food Science.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
Five months PWE in the food industry in third year is an integral part of the degree. Students are also encouraged to take a trimester abroad and participate on the Study Abroad Programme. Possibilities include:
- Michigan State University, USA
- Purdue University, USA
- Kansas State University, USA
- University of California, Davis, USA
- University of Queensland, Australia
- Cornell University, USA.
Graduates have excellent employment prospects with national and international companies in:
- Production management
- Nutrition
- Food quality and safety
- Sales & marketing
- New product development and research
There are also excellent graduate study opportunities available.
Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.
UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.
Discover how the Food Science Programme at UCD is revolutionizing the future of food through sustainability. At its core, food science is about creating delicious, nutritious and safe food meals, ensuring also that its production is ethical, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible. The BSc in Food Science will equip you with scientific, technical, and business skills to drive the future of this dynamic industry in a sustainable manner.
Leading experts in the field will help you explore innovative approaches to sustainable food production, packaging, and consumption. From addressing the sustainability reducing food waste to implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions, you will learn how to minimize the environmental impact of food production while maximizing its nutritional value. Our vision of sustainability at the Food Science Programme aligns with UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science where the teaching and research programmes span the entire food chain, from on-farm food production to human nutrition and health, providing a diverse range of career opportunities for graduates in Ireland and internationally.
Join us at UCD's internationally recognized Food Science Programme and become a driving force for positive change in the food industry. Together, we'll create a more sustainable future—one delicious bite at a time.
The Food Science Programme aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s):
- No Hunger (SDG 2)
- Good Health and Well-being (SGD3)
- Quality Education (SDG4)
- Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)
- Climate Action (SDG 13)
- Life Bellow Water (SDG 14)
- Life on Land (SDG 15)
- Partnership for the Goals (SDG 17)
