Ireland

Sustainable Food Safety Management - Conversion Course - Grangegorman

TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin

Course code: TU236
Level: Level 9
Award: Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Technological University Dublin
Duration: 1 year full-time, blended delivery, 2 years part-time, blended delivery. F/T & P/T Schedule: Schedule The programme is scheduled to run once a week, with in-class lectures taking place on different days for Year 1 and Year 2. In Year 1, classes will be held every Thursday, and in Year 2, they will occur every Wednesday, both running from 14:00 to 20:30. Additionally, for candidates who have made prior arrangements, such as those residing remotely, Hyflex delivery is available to accommodate their needs. The programme includes occasional field trips of longer duration, and some of these trips may require foreign travel (once).

Programme summary

The MSc in Sustainable Food Safety Management is a comprehensive, knowledge-intensive programme that provides an in-depth exploration of national and EU regulations ensuring food safety and consumer health.

Entry requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements? Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent (minimum NFQ Level 8 honours degree with a 2.2 award or higher) in a discipline related to Sustainable Food Safety Management. Appropriate fields include food science, food technology, food engineering, veterinary science, law, biotechnology, microbiology, environmental health, or a related field. Additionally, individuals who already hold an MSc in another discipline and wish to specialize in sustainable Food Safety Management are encouraged to apply. While it is expected that participants will have significant work experience and fit the profile of a manager or technical professional in a relevant field, we welcome applications from those who may not have extensive experience but demonstrate strong potential and a keen interest in sustainable food safety management. Admission to this course is competitive, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Selection is based on academic credentials and potentially relevant work/life experience. Interviews may be conducted if necessary. If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency score of 6.0 overall (or an equivalent qualification), with no individual component scoring less than 6.0.

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