Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Health
University of Limerick
Ireland,Munster
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 20,900/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 50
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
Ireland, Munster
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1989
Total Students: 18,000 +
Int. Students: 3,300 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Castletroy, Co. Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science and Health
Program Overview
This B.Sc. programme in Food Science and Health prepares graduates for careers in Ireland’s largest industry. About 40,000 people are employed in the food industry which generates an annual gross output of approximately €15.6 billion. The Government has targeted the food sector as being of great strategic importance, capable of generating considerably more wealth and employment. Since there is a direct link between diet and health, consumers are becoming more health conscious and are demanding higher quality foods that maintain health and prevent disease.
This Food Science and Health degree programme has been developed to meet these needs among consumers, the food industry, academic and research organisations, and government agencies.
You will find the study of Food Science and Health challenging and rewarding. This degree programme will combine the study of nutrition, human physiology and diet-health relationships with classical food science and technology.
This broad-based degree programme covers such topics as:
- food science and technology
- food quality
- food ingredients
- food chemistry
- food microbiology
- diet and health
- food processing
- food safety
- project management
- human nutrition
- public health nutrition
- advanced nutrient metabolism
- human physiology
- food biotechnology
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 50 Tuition Fee
CAD 20,900 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in University of Limerick
CAD 10,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
