Food Science 5M5267
This one-year full time course equips the learner with the vocational skills and knowledge to acquire the theory, principles, practices and techniques underpinning Food Science and Food Processing to enable them to work under supervision in a variety of contexts in the food industry and or to progress to further and or higher education and training. Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Food Processing 5N5245
Microbiology 5N0737
Food Chemistry 5N2748
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Mathematics 5N1833
Nutrition 5N2006
Biology 5N2746
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
QQI Level 5 in Food Science 5M5267
Student Contribution: €175
QQI Exam Fee €50
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.
3rd Level Progression Examples:
University of Galway
Science
Biomedical Science
Environmental Science
Physics
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway
Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology
Medical Science
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Email nancy.cunniffe@gretb.ie<
