Food Science (MSc) at University College Cork

UCC has a history of nearly a century of teaching and research in the food sciences and is amongst Europe’s largest multidisciplinary education and research institutions with world-class academics working in all aspects of the food area. Our first-rate facilities include extensive and well-equipped laboratories and a large pilot plant with excellent dairy, meat and bakery facilities in addition to a modern pilot-scale brewery.

Skills and Careers Information

On completing this course, you will be able to:

• conduct original research in food science
• demonstrate an understanding of scientific literature
• apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in food science
• explain the techniques used in food research, in both principle and practice
• communicate effectively with the food industry and with society at large
• show a comprehensive understanding of current food consumer and food industry trends