Food & Nutritional Product Development - Sligo

ATU Sligo

Course code
SG_SFNPD_M09
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
1 Year, On Campus, Full Time This programme is assessed 100% via continuous assessment.
Attendance
Full time
CAO points
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Sligo
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

This course looks to address the needs of those in the Food Industry who are keen to expand their understanding and effectiveness in developing nutritional food products to ensure they are at the forefront of food innovation. This course also provides the skills and knowledge to recent graduates to aid them in pursuing a career in food product development.

With the Food Industry becoming increasingly fast paced and globalised, employers require staff members that are knowledgeable, skilled and confident in the area of product development. This course will provide students with the necessary tools to not only understand the practices employed during successful food product development, but also give them the confidence to apply these in an industrial setting, to further the success of the Food Industry.