Name: Functional Foods and Product Development - MSc
Price: 17,54,046 INR
Availability: InStock

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Science in Functional Foods and Product Development is an innovative, evidence-based interdisciplinary programme, with research excellence in food science at its centre. Students will explore the theoretical and practical science & technologies behind the development and validation of functional foods, ranging from conceptualization of food development to human interventions and food efficacy. The course program offers a wide variety of Modules that will aid the student to design in vitro (i.e., chemical and cell-based protocols) and in vivo (i.e. yeasts, animals, and human interventions) protocols. Additionally, the student will be able to analyse data and make inferences about the effectiveness/functionality of the ingredient and/or food models developed.The M.Sc in Functional Foods & Product Development offered at the University of Limerick (UL) is delivered either over 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part-time). This innovative evidence-based interdisciplinary programme explores the theoretical and practical science and technologies behind the development and validation of functional foods, ranging from conceptualization of food development to human interventions

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

€19,398.00 (17,54,046) per year

Tuition fee includes student levy fee of €102

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should normally have a primary degree (Level 8 - NFQ or other internationally recognized equivalent) with a minimum second-class hons, in a relevant branch of Food Science and Health Sciences (i.e., Nutrition and Pharmacy) or Food, Biosciences, Bioprocessing/Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering. Degrees in Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Engineering, and Biology are also accepted. Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved. Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.