MSc in Food Microbiology

University College Cork

In addition to its role as a source of pleasure, food is necessary for human survival. Food is fundamental to our existence and plays an enormous role in the global economy. Microbes play an essential role in food preservation and safety, food for health, and food biotechnology and these are growing areas for all global economies. The School of Microbiology at UCC has established a global reputation in food microbiology, based on its research profile and the impact of its graduates in the food industry.The MSc in Food Microbiology at UCC covers the breadth of classical and modern food microbiology, including food safety and spoilage food fermentation food biotechnology hygienic production of food the impact of diet on health the molecular mechanisms of infectious microbes and the role of the gut microbiota in human health.The programme is a structured one-year full-time course that includes a six-month lab-based research dissertation. Our aim is to educate you to an MSc level in food microbiology, emphasising areas in which UCC engages actively in research, e.g. food biotechnology, food fermentation, food safety, and food for health. In addition we will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to both Irish and international food industries.