Course Description
MSC IN NUTRITION AND SENSORY SCIENCE
The MSc in Nutrition and Sensory Science focuses on the role of Nutrition and Sensory in Science.
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 Sensory Science.
The course is based on the latest scientific research and covers:
- Statistics for Sensory Science
- Sensory Techniques for Nutrition Research
- Food Packaging and Marketing for Product Development
- Principles of Food and Nutritional Science
- Consumer and Trained Panel Sensory Science
- Research Methods
Students will also complete two Applied Research Projects.
This is currently the only postgraduate course in Nutrition and Sensory Science being offered in Ireland.
| College | Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) |
| Course Location | Galway |
| Course Category | Food Science, Science & Technology |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body Details | Masters |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course Duration | 18 months |
| Course Fee | €5,950 |
| Entry Requirements | Cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Typically, students will come from a scientific background however candidates with relevant experiential learning will also be considered. |
| Carear Path | Students successfully completing the MSc in Nutrition and Sensory Science at GMIT 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. These roles include: Sensory Scientist Sensory & Consumer Scientist New Product Development Technologist RD&A Scientist Quality Assurance Technologist Digital Consumer Insights Analyst Digital Food Media Associate Research Officer in State Agencies and Higher Education Institutions Advisory roles in Nutrition, Sensory, and Taste Sciences Self-employment (consultant, entrepreneur) Lecturer in Higher Education Post Graduate Researcher Graduates will also be eligible to pursue research PhD programmes in a range of areas. |
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Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
GMIT Galway Campus,
Dublin Rd.
Galway
H91 T8NW, GMIT Mayo Campus
Westport Rd.
Castlebar
Co. Mayo
F23 X853, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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GMIT Mayo Campus Westport Rd. Castlebar Co. Mayo F23 X853, Galway
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Republic of Ireland