Program Overview
The Food Safety & Risk Analysis at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Food Safety & Risk Analysis programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 22,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Safety & Risk Analysis programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- One Health
- Food Chain Integrity
- Contaminants in the Food Chain
- Food Safety
- Veterinary Epidemiology and Food Safety
- Risk Perception, Communication and Behaviour Changes
- Global Cold Chain Safety
- Regulation of Food Safety and Quality
- Case Studies in Food Contamination
- Antimicrobial resistant zoonotic food-borne bacteria
- Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal Health
- Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An honours degree in food science, food technology, veterinary medicine, microbiology, environmental health or other relevant science based programme.
- When applying, your transcript detailing grades for each subject taken should be submitted.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 22,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 22,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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