Ulster University

Practical Food Inspection

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course provides knowledge & training to develop a range of food inspection competencies & to pass the CIEH accredited Practical Food Examination.

Key highlights

  • Develops a range of practical food inspection competencies
  • Prepares students to pass the CIEH accredited Practical Food Examination
  • Hybrid learning combining online and face-to-face teaching

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the minimum English entrance requirements of the University and will need to provide recent evidence of this (certified within the last two years). | Most of our courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement. Additional information on English language requirements for admission at Ulster University, is available at - www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Food Safety Officer
  • Environmental Health Officer
  • Food Hygiene Inspector
  • Port Health Officer
  • Food Safety Auditor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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