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Graduate Certificate Sustainable Food Processing

GradCert (NFQ Level 9)

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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.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A)20CR:
Students must take the following 20 credits of Core Modules over the course of their registration. Core modules are pre-requisites for several Spring modules so please keep this in mind when planning your registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC40500 Chemistry of Nutrients Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)20CR:
Students must take the following 20 credits of Core Modules over the course of their registration. Core modules are pre-requisites for several Spring modules so please keep this in mind when planning your registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC40520 Food Microbiology & Safety Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)20CR:
Students must take the following 20 credits of Core Modules over the course of their registration. Core modules are pre-requisites for several Spring modules so please keep this in mind when planning your registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC40530 Principles of Biochemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)20CR:
Students must take the following 20 credits of Core Modules over the course of their registration. Core modules are pre-requisites for several Spring modules so please keep this in mind when planning your registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC40950 Food Health and Diet Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)10CR:
Students must take 10 credits of option modules from the following list over their programme registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
BSEN30360 Life Cycle Assessment Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)10CR:
Students must take 10 credits of option modules from the following list over their programme registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC40980 Sustainability in Diet Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)10CR:
Students must take 10 credits of option modules from the following list over their programme registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC41020 Food Security Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B)10CR:
Students must take 10 credits of option modules from the following list over their programme registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC40910 Food Processing Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)10CR:
Students must take 10 credits of option modules from the following list over their programme registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC41030 Food Chain Integrity O/L Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)10CR:
Students must take 10 credits of option modules from the following list over their programme registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC41040 Environmental Food Processing Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)10CR:
Students must take 10 credits of option modules from the following list over their programme registration. Students should refer to the Sustainable Food Processing Handbook for further details.
FDSC41050 One Health O/L Spring  5

Graduate Certificate Sustainable Food Processing (D090) Part Time
EU/NONEU    fee per credit - € 128

***Fees are subject to change

The course is aimed at

1)Individuals working full-time in the food industry charged with improving sustainability of food systems.

2) Recent graduates with a BSc. in areas such as Science, Agriculture, Nutrition and Environmental Sciences, as a means of differentiating themselves from other graduates in this area and thus increasing their employability.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Second Class Honors degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent) in a cognate subject (Science, Engineering or related discipline).

Applicants with other awards who hold substantial relevant work experience will also be considered.

Applicants who do not hold the requisite Science qualification (but who hold a Level 8 Honors degree or equivalent) have been admitted previously and are advised to submit an application for assessment by the Programme Director to determine eligibility

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: Yes


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Graduate Certificate Sustainable Food Processing:

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D090
Graduate Certificate Sustainable Food Processing
Graduate Certificate

Part-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
* you can change options at the top of the page