
IFST Foundation in Sensory Evaluation
University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Course overview
This one-day short course, aimed at food industry professionals, is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of good sensory practice, including the importance of being objective, selection and training of taste panellists, and a review of sensory methodologies, to aid them in selecting the most appropriate method to use in the workplace.
Key highlights
- Aimed at food industry professionals seeking sensory evaluation skills
- Covers principles of good sensory practice and objectivity
- Teaches selection and training of taste panellists
- Reviews sensory methodologies to choose the right workplace method
- Distinctive one-day short course format
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sensory scientist
- Sensory panel leader
- Food technologist
- Quality assurance technician
- New product development technologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year
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 University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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