Overview

The MSc in Nutrition and Sensory Science at the Atlantic Technological University focuses on the role of Nutrition and Food Sensory Science in an applied manner.

It is for graduates who have already developed a real interest in science and food and are aiming to build on their knowledge, and to improve their practical knowledge and sensory skills in this burgeoning area of study.This Masters programme is designed to provide students with evidence-based practice, and a firm grounding in the scientific method in the context of Nutrition and Food Sensory Science.

Career:

Students successfully completing the MSc in Nutrition and Food Sensory Science at ATU will enjoy an exciting and diverse career field.

Career opportunities in this field are developing rapidly for graduates with advanced skills in training consumer panels and trained sensory panels. Employment opportunities are similar at a local, regional and national level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Food and Nutritional Science

Consumer and Trained Panel Sensory Science

Sensory Techniques for Nutrition Research

Food Packaging and Marketing for Product Development

Statistics for Sensory Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 18 other Masters in Food Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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80

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55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Typically, students should come from a scientific background though applications that demonstrate appropriate experiential learning will also be considered.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. The current requirements are as follows:
-Non-EU applicants who are not English speakers must have a minimum score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application to ATU.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9333 EUR / year

≈ 9333 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4200 EUR / year

≈ 4200 EUR / year

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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