MEngSc Food Engineering

Program Overview

It emphasizes research, utilizing leading-edge technologies and industry internships. Graduates gain valuable skills for careers in the food, bioprocess, and manufacturing industries, preparing them for roles in process development, quality control, and advanced manufacturing systems.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MEngSc in Food Engineering is a graduate-level program designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of bioprocess and food manufacturing systems engineering. It caters to graduates in Engineering, Science, and related disciplines who are interested in food and bioprocess engineering, risk assessment, process development, process control, advanced manufacturing systems, and associated environmental issues.

Key Objectives:

• Develop new technical competencies in food and bioprocess engineering.
• Learn how to develop and execute a research plan.

Program Description:

• The program emphasizes a strong research focus, delivered by a highly research-intensive School, including a European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellowships.
• Professors Sun and O’Donnell are recognized as being in the world’s top one per cent of the most cited scientists in their field.
• Opportunities for site visits and industry internships are provided where possible.
• The UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering consistently secures up to €3 million in annual research funding.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, practicals, and problem-based learning.
• There is a strong emphasis on ICT, food manufacturing, and bioprocess technology.
• The program incorporates a broad range of assessments, including examinations, reports, projects, group work, case studies, and peer evaluation.

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for career opportunities in the food, bioprocess, manufacturing, and related industries in Ireland and internationally.
• Graduates have secured positions in a wide range of companies, including ALcontrol Laboratories, APV, Coca Cola, Dairygold, Glanbia, Guinness, Kepac, and Kerry Group.
• The program also provides a foundation for further graduate studies.

Other:

• The program values independent, critical thinking and leadership with a focus on numeracy, technology, and design.
• It fosters a dynamic learning environment where students can work individually and in teams, with a strong link to internationally recognized research-active staff.
• The program emphasizes the importance of high ethical standards and professionalism.
• The School of Biosystems and Food Engineering has invested over €600,000 in state-of-the-art facilities in spectroscopy, hyperspectral chemical imaging, and chemometrics.

MEngSc Food Engineering (X082) Full TimeEU fee per year - € 9300 nonEU fee per year - € 29100 Fees are subject to change