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GradCert Food Regulatory Affairs

Ireland

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What will I learn?

Grad Cert Food Regulatory Affairs is a 30 credit programme which covers the regulation of the entire food chain from “farm to forkâ€.

  • These programmes are designed to provide postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs for individuals employed in the food sector or those who wish to develop their career in this field but who are unable to study full time.
  • The programme is entirely distance taught and Internet delivered.
  • European and global experts in science, law, economics, and policy contribute to the course
  • The awards are granted jointly between Ulster University (UK), and University College Dublin.

Careers & Employability

There are excellent job prospects for graduates in food and projections for graduates in this discipline are extremely positive. At a time when the importance of the link between food and regulation is becoming increasingly evident, this programme will provide graduates with the skills necessary to function in technical, advisory and management roles in the food industry, public sector and regulatory agencies.

Within the food industry graduates will work in areas such food regulatory affairs, food labelling, product development and innovation, research and development, technical sales, product quality enhancement, with the distinct advantage of bringing a regulatory perspective to each of these roles.

Programme Outcomes

  • Acquire, organise, critically analyse, interpret and present information relating to issues in Food Regulatory Affairs.
  • Demonstrate a critical awareness of principles relating to scientific integrity and ethical issues in food regulatory affairs
  • Demonstrate at professional level an ability to communicate scientific information to peers, colleagues and others as appropriate
  • Integrate knowledge of key principles underlying the modern risk based, food chain approach to food regulation
  • Think independently, evaluate and reflect, set tasks and select appropriate and reasoned approaches to solve problems and construct and defend reasoned conclusions
  • Utilize library, computer and other resources to acquire, apply and disseminate scientific knowledge in reports, presentations, and coursework

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Health and Agricultural Sciences

Study options

Online/Distance (1 year)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

Applications are directly with University of Ulster. Queries on Application and Entry Requirements should be directed to University of Ulster.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University College Dublin

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 10,400 international students.

  • Main campus in Belfield, only 5km from Dublin city centre
  • 126th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
  • One of Europe’s top research-intensive universities
  • Scholarships available for international students