Certificate in Food and Feed Biotechnology

Modules taught are:

• Semester 1 Biotechnology in Animal Feeds
• Semester 2 Food Biotechnology

Learners will be required to attend DkIT one half-day per week in addition to being available for some occasional practical or field classes on other days. 

We will continue to review the ongoing public health guidelines in relation to COVID-19 and subject to that, this timetable is subject to change. 

This course will provide learners with an extended skill set which shall lead to greater employment opportunities in the food and animal feed industries.

It will be of interest to those already working in these sectors who wish to broaden their skills base.

• Minimum of second class honours degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Food Science or related discipline.
• Applicants who do not meet these requirements but have relevant work experience may be assessed for entry in line with the DkIT RPL Policy and Procedures.
• International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Candidates may be interviewed.

This course will be of interest to those working in the Agriculture, Environmental and Food Science areas who wish to progress to management level.

Dr. Breda Brennan (Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: breda.brennan@dkit.ie

Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie

Dr. Caroline Gilleran Stephens (Programme Director)
Phone: +353-0429370200
Email: caroline.gilleranstephens@dkit.ie