UCC has an established international reputation for excellence in food education and research, with world-class teaching, research and laboratory facilities. The diverse range of subjects on the Food Science course provides graduates with a unique blend of scientific and technical skills designed to meet the needs of careers ranging from research and development to food processing and production.A six-month work-placement period forms an integral part of the course and will give you the opportunity to work in industry, thus gaining experience and acquiring key transferable skills in communication, management, organisation and presentation.Project work in Year 4 will include teamwork to develop innovative food products, taking your ideas from concept to actual products. You will work on all aspects of your product from design, development and testing to packaging and marketing. These final-year projects help to develop skills in critical thinking and independent research.