24 months
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128 EUR/credit 5760 EUR/year
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About

This Food Safety programme at University College Dublin is designed for and will appeal to Science or Technology graduates who currently don’t have a qualification in Food Safety, as well as professionals who are currently working in the Food Industry, that wish to upskill and further develop their expertise in food safety.

Overview

This Food Safety programme at University College Dublin, which is underpinned by current and ongoing research, will give students a detailed understanding of the issues affecting food safety both from the perspective of the food industry and regulatory authorities, as well as enabling students to develop the necessary analytical skills and theoretical understanding to manage food safety programmes within global food companies or within national and international food safety regulatory agencies.

Careers & Employability

The UCD MSc in Food Safety positions graduates for leadership roles in this critically important area for the Irish and Global economy.

There are excellent career opportunities for graduates in advisory, technical, and management roles both within the food industry, government organisations, and regulatory agencies.

Graduate Roles include:

  • Food Regulation
  • Food Safety and Risk Analysis
  • Food Safety Research
  • Policy Development
  • Scientific Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Food Chain Integrity
  • Food Microbiology & Safety
  • Food Process Technology
  • Bioinformatics in Food Safety
  • Food Safety & Security
  • Food Security: Food Access
  • Global Food Regulation&Policy

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

CD operates a rolling admissions policy for graduate taught courses. Generally, courses will remain open to applications until all places are filled.

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants must hold a minimum of an upper second-class level 8 degree, or international equivalent, in a cognate subject (Science, Engineering, or related discipline) and/or have considerable relevant work experience in the Agri-Food industry.
  •  Applicants who do not hold the requisite Science qualification (but who hold a Level 8 Honours degree or equivalent) have been admitted previously and are advised to submit an application for assessment by the Programme Director to determine eligibility.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    5760 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 128 EUR per credit during 24 months.
  • EU/EEA

    5760 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 128 EUR per credit during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Food Safety.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 May 2025
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
UCD IFY Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
4000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Universitas 21 Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
01 Aug 2025
MSc Merit Based Scholarships for UCD Final Year Students
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Past Exchange & Study Abroad Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
2000 EUR
Deadline
01 Aug 2025
MSc Merit Based Scholarships for non-UCD Students / Graduates
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Aug 2025
The Kevin Boushel Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
UCD Alumni Tuition Reduction
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UCD Sports Graduate Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Global Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
Merit-based Need-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
13 Mar 2025
Government Of Ireland Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2025
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
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