Food Microbiology University College Cork

Overview

Food is necessary for human survival, is an important source of pleasure, and plays an enormous role in the global economy. Microbes play an essential role in food preservation and safety, food for health and food biotechnology. These are growing areas in all global economies. University College Cork Microbiology has established a global reputation in food microbiology, based on its research profile and the impact of its graduates in the food industry.

The Food Microbiology course University College Cork is a structured one-year full-time course that includes a six-month lab-based research dissertation. Our aim is to educate you to an MSc level in food microbiology, emphasising areas in which UCC engages actively in research, e.g. food biotechnology, food fermentation, food safety, and food for health. In addition we will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to both Irish and international food industries. 

Careers Information

The MSc in Food Microbiology is designed to equip graduates to work in a range of management, research and innovation roles within the Irish and international food, beverage and associated industries.

Our graduates will be in a position to support new product development, innovation and quality assurance functions in the dairy, meat, consumer foods, soft and alcoholic beverages and food ingredients sectors. Graduates will also be equipped to work in a range of other areas such as contract food-testing laboratories, the regulatory and consumer protection sectors or proceed to further studies at PhD level.