MScNutrition and Food Sensory Science
Ireland, Galway-Mayo
| Study location | Ireland, ATU Galway City |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1.5 years (90 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Sensory Science) |
| Course code | 0125/0237 |
| Tuition fee | €14,000 per year |
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| Application fee | €20 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Undergraduate Bachelors degree level 6 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL 79+ or Duolingo English Test 100+ |
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Overview
This is a full-time taught programme designed to provide graduates working in Food Science, Nutritional Science, Sensory Science, and Culinary Arts professions with in-depth knowledge and skills in the area of Nutrition and Sensory Science.
The MSc in Nutrition and Sensory Science focuses on the role of Nutrition and Food Sensory Science in an applied manner.
It is for graduates who have already developed a real interest in science and food and are aiming to build on their knowledge, and to improve their practical knowledge and sensory skills in this burgeoning area of study.
This Masters programme is designed to provide students with evidence-based practice, and a firm grounding in the scientific method in the context of Nutrition and Food Sensory Science.
The course is based on the latest scientific research and covers:
Statistics for Sensory Science
Sensory Techniques for Nutrition Research
Food Packaging and Marketing for Product Development
Principles of Food and Nutritional Science
Consumer and Trained Panel Sensory Science
Research Methods
Students will also complete two Applied Research Projects.
This is currently the only postgraduate course in Nutrition and Sensory Science being offered in Ireland.
Career opportunities
Students successfully completing the MSc in Nutrition and Food Sensory Science at ATU will enjoy an exciting and diverse career field.
Career opportunities in this field are developing rapidly for graduates with advanced skills in training consumer panels and trained sensory panels.
Employment opportunities are similar at a local, regional and national level.
These roles include:
Sensory Scientist
Sensory & Consumer Scientist
New Product Development Technologist
RD&A Scientist
Quality Assurance Technologist
Digital Consumer Insights Analyst
Digital Food Media Associate
Research Officer in State Agencies and Higher Education Institutions
Advisory roles in Nutrition, Sensory, and Taste Sciences
Self-employment (consultant, entrepreneur)
Lecturer in Higher Education
Post Graduate Researcher
Graduates will also be eligible to pursue research PhD programmes in a range of areas.
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