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    Program facts

    University of Limerick
    Limerick, Ireland
    • Program type
      Master's
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      18,000 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September

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    Program Overview

    What the University of Limerick says about their program:
    "The Master of Science in Functional Foods and Product Development is an innovative, evidence-based interdisciplinary programme, with research excellence in food science at its centre. Students will explore the theoretical and practical science & technologies behind the development and validation of functional foods, ranging from conceptualization of food development to human interventions and food efficacy. The course program offers a wide variety of Modules that will aid the student to design in vitro (i.e., chemical and cell-based protocols) and in vivo (i.e. yeasts, animals, and human interventions) protocols. Additionally, the student will be able to analyse data and make inferences about the effectiveness/functionality of the ingredient and/or food models developed."

    Admissions requirements

    Listed are the details on academic entry requirements, visa requirements, scholarships in order to study at the University of Limerick.

    Postgraduate academic requirements

    • First or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalents) in a relevant or appropriate subject.

    English proficiency

    • IELTS Academic: 6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6
    • TOEFL ibt: 90
    • PTE Academic: 61, Enabling Skills 59, Communicative Skills 59
    • Cambridge Esol (Certificate of Proficiency in English): Grade C

    English proficiency waivers

    • As long as national language and taught program on previous education was in English, exception will be made.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Official Transcripts
    • Diploma of previous studies
    • Official translations
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Proof of Financial Support
    • Proof of language proficiency

    Fees and funding

    Funding

    Kemmy Business School Scholarships

    • Kemmy Business School have a number of generous merit-based international (Non-EU) scholarships available for the 2024/5 academic year. The scholarships are based on academic merit and are a reduction in tuition fees.
    • Amount: €2,500 per year

    Faculty of Science and Engineering Scholarships

    • Faculty of Science and Engineering have a number of generous merit-based international (Non-EU) scholarships available for the 2024/5 academic year. The scholarships are based on academic merit and are a reduction in tuition fees.
    • Amount: €1,500 per year

    Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarships

    • Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences have a number of generous merit-based international (Non-EU) scholarships available for the 2024/5 academic year. The scholarships are based on academic merit and are a reduction in tuition fees.
    • Amount: €1,500 per year

    Fee information

    • Undergraduate tuition: from €12,800 to €20,542 per year
    • Graduate tuition: from €12,500 to €24,414 per year

    Visa requirements for University of Limerick

    Many international students will require a visa to study in Ireland, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    Ireland student visa requirements