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Food & Nutritional Product Development Master's

Advance your career in the food industry by mastering nutritional product development and innovation.

Best for:Best for food industry professionals and life science graduates looking to specialize in nutritional product innovation.

ATU - Sligo Campus · Sligo, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
When to Apply There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.
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2 years
Start date
September or January
Part-time
Location
Sligo
Ireland

Overview

This part-time Master's programme is designed for food industry professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in creating innovative nutritional food products. Delivered online with periodic on-campus practical sessions, the curriculum combines live lectures, workshops, and independent research. Students develop critical skills to drive product innovation and quality within the modern food sector. The programme requires active engagement in online learning and structured on-campus laboratory activities.

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What you'll do

  • Participate in online live lectures and structured practical workshops
  • Engage in independent study and literature review for nutritional product development
  • Conduct laboratory-based practical exercises during designated on-campus weeks
  • Complete a comprehensive independent research project aligned with industrial needs

Requirements

Degree required: Honours degree (Level 8) with a 2:2 or higher in Life Sciences, Food Science, Human Nutrition, Sports Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Home Economics, or equivalent via Recognition of Prior Learning

Degree offered: Master's (Level 9 NFQ)

Language: English

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Foundational knowledge in life sciences or food science
  • Ability to undertake independent research and self-directed learning
  • Capacity to engage with online and blended educational delivery formats
Nice to have
Professional experience in the food or beverage manufacturing industryBackground in chemical engineering or nutritional biochemistry
Eligibility
  • Hold an Honours degree (Level 8) at 2:2 or higher in a relevant discipline, or qualify via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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How to apply

Applications open in October for January intakes and February for September intakes. Prospective students must apply online through the university admissions portal by submitting the required academic transcripts and supporting documentation.

Documents required
  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of prior qualifications
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