Bachelor of Science in Food and Health Science

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_SFSTE_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2022
Department BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CORK
Field of Study 4213 - Microbiology
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A comprehensive knowledge of the theories, concepts and methods related to food and health science with particular relevance to the manufacturing and process technologies.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind An ability to link the theoretical knowledge of subject areas related to food, health science and technology to the practical skills required to test, interpret and critically analyse data.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to gather information from a variety of sources, analyse and evaluate evidence and present a clear conclusion in written and oral forms.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Evaluate complex problems related to food science industries and exercise appropriate judgement in these situations.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to use advanced research, practical and professional skills appropriate to the area of food and health science.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and autonomously as a member of a team and to supervise staff in a well-defined work setting.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn An ability to evaluate, articulate and defend their learning need at the professional and personal level.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to analyse the context in which food and manufacturing technologies operate, and defend the need for high standards in professional practice.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6011 Biological Chemistry 1 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
PHOL6006 Human Anatomy and Physiology Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6003 Laboratory Operations Brigid Lucey 4 5
MATH6056 Maths for Biological Sciences Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6009 Biological Chemistry 2 Brigid Lucey 2 5
STAT6013 Biostatistics and Probability Brigid Lucey 1 5
PHYS6044 Heat and Light Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
FOOD6001 Science of Food and Health Brigid Lucey 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6025 Human Nutrition Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT6002 Immunoanalysis Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL6026 Introduction to Pharmacology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM6006 Microbial Diversity Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6024 Structural Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI6020 Animal and Crop Science Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
BIOT6011 Computational Biology Brigid Lucey 1 5
FOOD6006 Culinary Nutrition Brigid Lucey 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM6007 Bacteriology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT7002 Bioanalytical Techniques Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT6005 Introduction to Quality System Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6023 Introductory Cell Biology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6017 Metabolic Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BIOL7018 Nutritional Analysis Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOT7013 Upstream Bioprocessing Brigid Lucey 2 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM7003 Food & Healthcare Microbiology Brigid Lucey 6 5
BIOT7012 Food & Molecular Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 1 5
CHEM7002 Food and Healthcare Chemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL7026 Lifecycle Nutrition Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOL7028 Nutrition Communication Brigid Lucey 3 5
FOOD7004 Principles of Food Processing Brigid Lucey 2 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC7001 Biosciences Placement Brigid Lucey 4 15
FOOD7001 Food Entrepreneurship Brigid Lucey 2 5
FOOD7005 Food Quality Management Brigid Lucey 2 5
CHEM7003 Food Toxicology Brigid Lucey 6 5