The next cycle of this Diploma will commence in UCC on October 7th 2017. It is a two-year part-time course that is run over 11 Friday/Saturday sessions from October to May each year. The scheduling of the sessions at weekends allows for industry participants from around the country to attend without impacting too heavily on work commitments.
Each session is held in UCC on the Friday from 14.00-20.00 and from 9.00-16.00 on the Saturday.
The Diploma course gives participants an opportunity to gain an understanding and knowledge of food science, and microbiology, food processing technology, nutrition and food business and facilitates career development.
Particular emphasis is placed on linking basic principles with the practical application of these principles in industry.
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