Food Regulatory Affairs
MSc Food Regulatory Affairs covers the regulation of the entire food chain from “farm to fork”.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time
MODE OF DELIVERY: Online
Entry Requirements
Applications are directly with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University of Ulster
Careers / Further progression
Careers & Employability
There are excellent job prospects for graduates in food and projections for graduates in this discipline are extremely positive. At a time when the importance of the link between food and regulation is becoming increasingly evident, this programme will provide graduates with the skills necessary to function in technical, advisory and management roles in the food industry, public sector and regulatory agencies.
Within the food industry graduates will work in areas such food regulatory affairs, food labelling, product development and innovation, research and development, technical sales, product quality enhancement, with the distinct advantage of bringing a regulatory perspective to each of these roles.
Further information
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
Please contact the school for fee information
Applications are made directly with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University Ulster.
These programmes are designed to provide postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs for individuals employed in the food sector or those who wish to develop their career in this field but who are unable to study full time.
The programme is entirely distance taught and Internet delivered.
European and global experts in science, law, economics, and policy contribute to the course
The awards are granted jointly between Ulster University (UK), and University College Dublin.
Stage 1 - Option
Introduction to the European Union and Food Regulatory Affairs (UU)FDSC40270
Farm to Fork Regulation of the Food Chain (UU)FDSC40280
Risk Analysis (UU)FDSC40290
International Food Regulatory Affairs (UU)FDSC40300
Research Design & Statistics (UU)FDSC40310
Food & Health (UU)FDSC40320
Current Issues Food Regulatory Affairs (UU/UCC)FDSC40330
Research Project (FRA)(UU/UCC)FDSC40340
Nutrition and Health Claims (UU)FDSC40560
Programme Outcomes
-Acquire, organise, critically analyse, interpret and present information relating to issues in Food Regulatory Affairs.
-Apply the principles of scientific enquiry to design, plan and undertake a hypothesis driven research project
-Demonstrate a critical awareness of principles relating to scientific integrity and ethical issues in food regulatory affairs
-Demonstrate at professional level an ability to communicate scientific information to peers, colleagues and others as appropriate
-Display an advanced knowledge of the application of key food regulatory principles to public health
-Integrate knowledge of key principles underlying the modern risk based, food chain approach to food regulation
-Present competent scientific report suitable for submission to a relevant peer-reviewed journal, prepared in a format required for
(i) a review article and (ii) an original research paper.
-Think independently, evaluate and reflect, set tasks and select appropriate and reasoned approaches to solve problems and construct and defend reasoned conclusions
-Use the principles of scientific inquiry including evidence-based practice, audit and evaluation to research a particular food regulatory issue that merits a detailed research investigation.
-Utilize library, computer and other resources to acquire, apply and disseminate scientific knowledge in reports, presentations, and coursework
CONTACT NAME: Fiona Lalor
CONTACT NUMBER: +353 (0)1 716 7192