AU531 · Level 7 · 3 years

Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

247

Down 53 points since 2023 (300).

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About this course

This Level 7 course combines cooking with food science. It aims to prepare you for work in food development or the culinary sector.

How long
3 years
What you study
The first two years cover practical cooking, basic food science, nutrition and gastronomy, with lab practicals. Year 1 includes pastry, culinary skills, food science, business and a language. Year 3 moves to advanced food science, sensory science and flavour, applied in developing food products.
Placement and abroad
There is a 12 week work experience between Year 1 and Year 2, and a 30 week industry placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers in food research and development and in the culinary sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who like cooking and are curious about the science behind food.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Manufacturing and processing

Courses on industrial production, materials, and automation

Involves gaining knowledge and skills related to the design, production, quality control, and management of manufacturing processes and systems. Students learn about various aspects of manufacturing, including materials science, automation, production planning, process control, and industrial management. E.g. Manufacturing Engineering, Process and Chemical Engineering.

Points history

2023300202423220252822026247

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026247Published after the final round
2025 282282401
2024 232232424
2023 300300462

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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