Program Overview
The GradCert Sustainable Food Processing equips students with knowledge and skills for sustainable food production, aiming to minimize environmental impact while producing high-quality, safe, and nutritious foods. Emphasizing academic excellence and professional integrity, the program offers a diverse range of assessment methodologies and learning environments to cater to professionals and recent graduates in food-related fields. Its focus on academic excellence, success skills, and diverse learning and assessment approaches prepares students for a range of careers in sustainable food processing.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The GradCert Sustainable Food Processing is a part-time graduate certificate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the sustainable processing of food. The program emphasizes academic excellence in the scientific discipline of sustainable food processing, fostering the development of critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills. It also promotes professional integrity and ethical values.
Assessment:
The program utilizes a diverse range of assessment methodologies to evaluate student learning, including:
- Essays
- Multiple choice tests
- Oral tests
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Practical books
- Laboratory research
Teaching:
The program offers learning opportunities in various environments, including:
- E-classroom and practical sessions
- E-learning
- Self-directed projects
Careers:
The program is designed to cater to individuals working in the food industry who are seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in sustainable food processing. It is also suitable for recent graduates with a BSc in related fields, such as Science, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences, who wish to differentiate themselves in the job market.
Other:
The program emphasizes the importance of:
- Academic excellence: The program values academic excellence in the scientific discipline of sustainable food processing.
- Success skills: The program focuses on developing success skills in critical thinking, communication, interaction (teamwork, leadership, networking, interpersonal skills), and a commitment to the highest standards of professional integrity and ethical values.
- Diverse learning environments: The program provides learning opportunities in a variety of environments, including e-classroom and practical sessions, e-learning, and self-directed projects.
- Diverse assessment methodologies: The program assesses students using a diverse range of methodologies, including essays, multiple choice tests, oral tests, assignments, presentations, practical books, and laboratory research.
EU/NONEU fee per credit - € 125.1 Fees are subject to change
University College Dublin
Overview:
University College Dublin (UCD) is a leading research-intensive university located in Dublin, Ireland. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. UCD offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCD provides a vibrant and diverse campus experience for its students. The university emphasizes the holistic development of its students, offering a range of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Research Excellence:
UCD is renowned for its strong research output and collaborations with industry partners.Global Partnerships:
The university boasts a vast network of partner institutions worldwide, providing students with opportunities for international study and exchange.Transformational Learning:
UCD focuses on providing a transformative learning experience that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Other:
UCD is actively involved in promoting sustainability and social responsibility. The university is committed to creating a positive impact on society through its research, teaching, and engagement activities.
Entry Requirements:
- **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.
Huge and always expanding. Lots of course options and the professors care a lot about what they teach. Huge amount of students and clubs so there is something for everyone.
Finished my Masters in Food Safety here in 2019. Quality of education is pretty good. Facilities are on point. One of the better universities in Ireland. A lot of extra curricular activities organised all round the year. No racism or any other issue as per my experience. Teaching staff is quite knowledgeable. I loved my time there. 10/10
