Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SNHSC_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2022
Department BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CORK
Field of Study 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
 

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 healthcare science with particular relevance to nutrition and manufacturing methodologies.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to link the theoretical knowledge of subject areas to the practical skills required to test, interpret and critically analyse data.
PO3 Skill - Range A range of skills relevant to food, nutrition and healthcare industries including analytical skills, IT skills and communication skills.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to manage and evaluate complex problems related to nutrition and healthcare industries and exercise appropriate judgement in these situations.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to use advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills to work through issues and implement effective solutions relative to nutrition and healthcare industries.
PO6 Competence - Role An ability to work ethically and professionally as an individual or as part of a team, with a capacity for leadership and innovation.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn An ability to evaluate, articulate and defend their learning need at the professional and personal level.
PO8 Competence - Insight An ability to evaluate, articulate 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
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
FOOD6001 Science of Food and Health Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BOTA6001 Botany Brigid Lucey 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology 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
BIOT6012 Mammalian Biotechnology 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
BIOT6011 Computational Biology Brigid Lucey 1 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
FOOD6006 Culinary Nutrition Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT6005 Introduction to Quality System Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6017 Metabolic Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL7018 Nutritional Analysis Brigid Lucey 5 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM7003 Food & Healthcare Microbiology Brigid Lucey 6 5
CHEM7002 Food and Healthcare Chemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL7026 Lifecycle Nutrition Brigid Lucey 5 5
GENE7002 Molecular Biology Brigid Lucey 3 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
FOOD7005 Food Quality Management Brigid Lucey 2 5
CHEM7003 Food Toxicology Brigid Lucey 6 5
BIOL7010 Microbial Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 4 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FOOD8004 Advanced Food Processing Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT8015 Bioinformatics & Biotechniques Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT8011 Biosciences Literature Review Brigid Lucey 2 5
FOOD8005 Food Regulation and Compliance Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL7029 Nutritional Epidemiology Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL8025 Performance Nutrition Brigid Lucey 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL8001 Clinical Nutrition 4 5
BIOL8026 Contemporary Nutrition Brigid Lucey 3 5
MGMT8008 Food Innovation Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOT8016 Functional Foods & Health Brigid Lucey 5 5
INTR8015 Project - Implementation Phase Donagh OMahony 1 10