Food Regulatory Affairs
Grad Cert Food Regulatory Affairs is a 30 credit programme which covers the regulation of the entire food chain from “farm to fork”.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year part-time
MODE OF DELIVERY: Online
Entry Requirements
Applications are made directly with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University 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.
Applications are made directly with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University Ulster
Grad Cert Food Regulatory Affairs is a 30 credit programme which covers the regulation of the entire food chain from “farm to fork”.
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.
Programme Outcomes
-Acquire, organise, critically analyse, interpret and present information relating to issues in Food Regulatory Affairs.
-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
-Integrate knowledge of key principles underlying the modern risk based, food chain approach to food regulation
-Think independently, evaluate and reflect, set tasks and select appropriate and reasoned approaches to solve problems and construct and defend reasoned conclusions
-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 7194