Certificate in Food and Feed Biotechnology
Course Summary
This one-year part-time course aims to up-skill existing science graduates and provide them with knowledge of the use and potential of biotechnology in food and animal feed production and processing.
Important notice about this course
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Bridging/induction: takes place in early September, dates to be confirmed. All must attend.
The aim of this course is to up-skill existing science graduates and provide them with knowledge of the use and potential of biotechnology in food and animal feed production and processing.
Modules taught are:
- Semester 1 Biotechnology in Animal Feeds
- Semester 2 Food Biotechnology
This programme is co-delivered with our MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology.
It is year long with one module each semester. As the modules are blocked, attendance on a half day per week, on either Thursday or Friday, is required in addition to being available for some occasional practical or field classes on other days.
Start dates for 2023/24 for MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology (and co-delivered minor awards Cert in Animal Biotechnology and Cert in Food and Feed Biotechnology) are as follows:
- Bridging/induction: 13th, 14th and 15th September, NE231, 10.00 a.m. All must attend.
- Start date for programme: Thursday 21st September, NE231, 9.30 a.m.
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.
The course fee is €1275. The fee is payable as follows:
- Payment 1: Accept Offer Fee = €150 (Non-refundable)
- Payment 2 of €487 is payable by 31st October
- Payment 3 of €638 is payable by 28th February
- 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 Siobhan Jordan (Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@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
Course ID | DK_SFOFE_9 |
Course Type | Postgraduate, Flexible & Professional |
Study Mode | Part-Time |
Level | 9 |
Duration | 1 Year |
Fees | €1275 |
Starting Date | September 2024 |
School | School of Health & Science |
Department | Agriculture, Food and Animal Health |
Credits | 15 |
Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Delivery Method | On Campus |
How To Apply
Closing date for applications is Friday 16th August
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.