Food Science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses knowledge of chemistry, biology, nutrition, microbiology and engineering. Food scientists are interested in the design and development of healthy, safe, nutritious and sustainable foods. One of the benefits of being a food scientist is that your qualification opens up a wide variety of exciting career opportunities, both within the food sector and outside. As a Food scientist you could find yourself testing the microbiological safety of a food, measuring protein content or formulating a food product to reduce salt, sugar and fat. Food scientists also develop new products, work in regulation, nutritional analysis and food engineering.<br><br>The Food Science programme here in TU Dublin will develop your scientific knowledge while also developing strong practical skills sought by employers. Practical work in our dedicated labs for food analysis, new product development, food chemistry, food microbiology and sensory science allows students to develop excellent laboratory skills. Field trips in each of the four years of the programme helps you to put theory into practice.