AU631 · Level 8 · 4 years

Gastronomy Science and Food Innovation

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

282

Up 11 points since 2023 (271).

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About this course

A four-year degree that links food science with cooking skills and new food products. It is aimed at careers in the food and culinary sector.

How long
4 years
What you study
The first two years focus on culinary skills and basic food science, including pastry and baking, sustainable food, food and nutrition, and business. Third year covers developing new food products, entrepreneurship, and sensory and consumer science. The final year goes deeper into food science and sensory and flavour science.
Placement and abroad
You do a twelve-week work experience between first and second year, and a semester-long industry placement in third year.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers in the food and culinary sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy cooking and baking, are curious about how food works, and like inventing new products.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026282Published after the final round
2025 300300370
2024 281281409
2023 271271358

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.

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