# Food Quality & Safety
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BSc (NFQ Level 8)
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### Direct entry to FSS5 Food Quality & Safety *(BSc)* 4 Years
Available to International (non-EU) applicants only
Duration:
: 4 Years
Attendance:
: Full Time
Delivery:
: On Campus
NFQ Level:
: 8 (240 credits)
Level:
: Undergraduate
Award:
: Bachelor of Science
Next Intake:
: September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
: Visit the [UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/undergraduate/entryrequirements/) webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
: See [www.ucd.ie/admissions](https://www.ucd.ie/admissions)
Curricular information is subject to change.
[Apply Now](#Apply)
## About This Course
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### View All Modules
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Module Type | Module | | Trimester | Credits |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [BSEN40410](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BSEN40410&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Food Chain Integrity](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BSEN40410&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [ENVB30110](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=ENVB30110&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Food Microbiology](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=ENVB30110&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [FDSC40030](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40030&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Food Process Technology I](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40030&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [PHPS40610](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=PHPS40610&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Risk Analysis in Food Safety](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=PHPS40610&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [PHPS40690](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=PHPS40690&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Public Health Nutrition - Food Science](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=PHPS40690&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [ANSC20010](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=ANSC20010&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Genetics and Biotechnology](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=ANSC20010&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [FDSC40020](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40020&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Food Ingredients](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40020&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [FDSC40620](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40620&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Design Thinking for Food Packaging](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40620&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [FDSC40940](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40940&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Food Toxicology](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40940&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [GENE30040](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=GENE30040&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Introduction to Programming for Biologists](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=GENE30040&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [HNUT40240](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=HNUT40240&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Food Regulation](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=HNUT40240&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Options -** A)1 of: Choose one option module | [FDSC40060](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40060&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Fresh&Processed Meat Products](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40060&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Options -** A)1 of: Choose one option module | [FDSC40080](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40080&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Milk and Dairy Products](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=FDSC40080&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
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## How to Apply
**General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants\* for International (non-EU) applicants\* to *Food Quality & Safety*:**
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*\* you can change options at the [top of the page](# "Go to the top of the page")*
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**Additional special entry route(s) to *Food Quality & Safety*:**
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | **FSS5** Food Quality & Safety *Bachelor of Science* **Full-Time** Commencing September 2026 South China Agricultural University undergraduate South China Agricultural Uni [Apply](https://crm.ucd.ie/apply/s/?ptat_id=39201) |
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