CK505 · Level 8 · 4 years

Food Science

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

456

Up 49 points since 2023 (407).

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About this course

This degree looks at the science behind food, from its structure and safety to how new products are made. It is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers biology, chemistry, physics, maths and introductory food science. Later years cover food chemistry, microbiology, process engineering, sensory science, food safety and packaging. UCC has pilot-scale facilities for things like brewing, dairy and bakery work. In Year 4 you work in a team to take a new food product from idea to finished product.
Placement and abroad
You do a six-month work placement in the food industry in third year.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in food companies in research and development, processing and production, and many reach senior posts.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy science and hands-on practical work and are curious about how food is made.

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Points history

2023407202444020254532026456

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026456Published after the final round
2025 453453478
2024 440409456
2023 407382454

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • LS/M/AP/CS: Higher H4

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 University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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