Food Regulatory Affairs is an interdisciplinary subject area - integrating science, law and food/health policy as applied to the regulation of the entire food chain from pre-harvest to the consumer. International perspectives on Food Regulatory Affairs have become increasingly important, particularly since the formation of the World Trade Organisation and the international acceptance of Codex Alimentarius standards. This programme is designed to provide postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs for individuals who wish to pursue a career or are currently employed in the food sector, regulatory agencies, government departments, and trade organisations. The programme is also suitable for veterinarians employed in the food sector who wish to develop further in this field as it provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs together with a specialism in Veterinary Public Health (VPH).

All the courses in the programme are entirely internet delivered and are offered on a part-time and full-time basis. The awards are granted jointly between the University of Ulster (UK), and University College Dublin (IRL), in association with University College Cork (IRL). European and global experts in science, law, economics, and policy contribute to the courses.

This programme provides students with broad knowledge and understanding of food regulatory affairs and promotes their ability to assess available evidence and data, make sound judgements and communicate findings effectively to all stakeholders in the food chain – producers, regulators, industry and consumers. Relevant EU food regulatory policy is integrated within the lectures and translated into a coherent regulatory framework so that students will grasp the complex idea of total regulation of the food chain from primary production through to consumer health issues. Core domains of VPH are addressed in relation to the regulatory responsibilities of the veterinarians and the protection of animal health and welfare and human health.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the PgD/MSc must hold an Honours or non-Honours degree with a pass mark of 50% or equivalent standard (e.g. Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate) in a relevant subject area from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard or demonstrate ability to undertake the course through accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL). Applicants for the PgCert must hold an Honours or non-Honours degree with a pass mark of 50% or equivalent standard. Relevant subject degree areas include Human Nutrition, Food Science, and Agriculture/Biological/Biomedical Sciences/Veterinary Medicine. Other degrees (e.g. Law) will also be acceptable provided that the applicant can demonstrate experience in food regulatory affairs.

Applicants with a primary degree in veterinary medicine who successfully completed or are doing PgCert Veterinary Public Health can also proceed to register for the PgDip and MSc Food Regulatory Affairs (Veterinary Public Health specialisation).

English Language Requirements
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International applicants are also required to demonstrate evidence of competence in written and spoke English (GCSE grade C or equivalent) or have attained IELTS 6.0 with a score of 5.5 or above in each section of the test (or equivalent English language qualification).

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This course is designed to provide a broad-based education in the principles and practice of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Master of Science (MSc). A postgraduate certificate (PgCert) exit point is also available. The course may be taken either on campus or by fully online distance learning, studying full-time or part-time.

Graduates of the course are expected to have a broad overview of the field of GIS, to have extensive practical experience of GIS and related software and hardware, and be able to operate at a professional level in GIS employment.

PgDip modules cover issues such as the representation, acquisition, management and manipulation of spatial data, spatial analysis and modelling, remote sensing, GIS in the commercial environment, databases and web programming. Concepts and techniques are illustrated using a variety of applications. Students can take one optional module from a choice of GIS work experience / work-based project, GIS for environmental management, and customising GIS. Students may also opt for an environmental strand of the course.

In addition to acquiring substantial theoretical knowledge of the subject, sudents gain extensive practical experience using a variety of software, including ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, SPSS and a number of GIS extensions and plug-ins.

Those successfully completing the Masters element of the course will also have demonstrated their ability to undertake and present a piece of independent research at an advanced level.

Entry Requirements

You are generally expected to have a minimum 2.2 honours degree with a substantial component of geography, environmental science or computing.

Applicants with qualifications in other relevant disciplines or with academic qualifications below 2.2 honours will also be considered on individual merit. In such cases, previous experience of GIS and competence in day-to-day computing will be an advantage, and should be explained in detail on the application form.

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IELTS overall band 6.0 with no contributing band less than 5.5 or TOEFL 550 in the paper based-test

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The course is intended for graduate students in psychology who wish to pursue professional careers in Psychology, and who seek to enhance their knowledge, skills and awareness of applications of psychology to health and illness. This is an accredited course by the Division of Health Psychology, British Psychological Society and makes up Stage one of the training in Health Psychology.

Health Psychology is developing rapidly in the UK and Europe in response to the recognised need for a psychological approach to healthcare and healthcare delivery. This programme was developed to meet this need and to address the lack of postgraduate programmes within Northern Ireland. This is the only postgraduate course in Health Psychology in Northern Ireland and the first distance learning MSc in Health Psychology throughout the UK and Ireland. This course will provide students with knowledge about how psychological theory is applied to our understanding of health and well-being, interventions used by health psychologists, research methods and professional practice. It provides the first stage of professional training to become a Registered Health Psychologist and has been running since 2010.

Entry Requirements

Applicants would normally be expected to have at least an upper second class honours degree in psychology conferring eligibility for GBC membership of the British Psychological Society (or national equivalent e.g. PSI). Students will not normally be required to attend an interview. Selection will be based upon academic qualifications, relevant experience, personal statement in application form, as well as the University’s policy on graduate recruitment.

International students
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Applicants must have a minimum acceptable score for the British Council IELTS of 6.0 (5.5 or above in reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent.

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This completely online programme aims to build on previous knowledge and experience in enhancing the pre-existing knowledge and skills of students working in a range of different health and social care contexts; to facilitate the provision of a high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective service for patients and clients and to enhance empowerment of students within their practice context by enhancing their ability to function as confident, questioning graduates.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

(a) (i) satisfy the University’s general entry requirements;

(ii) be a first level nurse on the NMC Register or equivalent in their own country or have a pre-registration nursing level 5 qualification or in respect of non-health professionals, have completed a Higher National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant health or social care subject;

(iii) have previously completed a research methods module at level 5 or Equivalent (only applicable to those seeking direct entry at level 6); and

(iv) provide evidence of access to a client base to facilitate study;

(v) and provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); or International students will have a score of 7.0 overall on the IELTS test with a minimum score of 7.0 on each sub-scale;

or as an alternative to (a) (ii)and (a) (iii) and (a) (iv)

(b) provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning(APEL).

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Tuition fee for Great Britain students - £2000

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This completely online programme aims to build on previous knowledge and experience in enhancing the pre-existing knowledge and skills of students working in a range of different health and social care contexts; to facilitate the provision of a high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective service for patients and clients and to enhance empowerment of students within their professional context by enhancing their ability to function as confident, questioning graduates who demonstrate leadership skills and an ability to apply them within their own context.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

(a) satisfy the University’s general entrance requirements; and

(i) have gained an Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or in respect of non health professionals have a professional qualification in health and/or social care or be working or have recent experience of working within a relevant environment; or

(ii) an equivalent standard in a Postgraduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate or an approved alternative qualification; and

(iii) normally have completed an undergraduate research methods module at level 6 (or equivalent);and

(iv) provide evidence of access to a client base to facilitate study;

and

(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE
grade C or equivalent);

or as an alternative to (a)(i) or (a)(ii) and (a)(iii):

(c) In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.

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