PhD Food Manufacturing and Technology
Course overview
The PhD Food Manufacturing and Technology from the University of Lincoln is a research course for students who wish to have academic expertise in the food and manufacturing sector. The course comprises numerous research areas, including food chemistry, microbiology, product development, quality and safety systems, food manufacturing robotics and automation, sustainability, and technical management.
Conducting research in this area creates a unique avenue for you to be tutored at the University of Lincoln's National Centre for Food Manufacturing, which is globally recognised for its education and research. This aids students in conducting research in novel areas, which in turn results in the practical application of their work to improving safety, quality, and efficiency in food manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to be guided and supported by two supervisors who are well-seasoned in their fields of knowledge. The University of Lincoln proves to be the most suitable educational centre for the pursuit of a PhD in Food Manufacturing and Technology.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A first or upper-second-class honours degree in a relevant subject is accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Students whose first language is not IELTS are expected to have an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each element.
Scholarships
Chevening 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 feesGlobal Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000International 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 £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000Partner 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
Career opportunities
Graduates of PhD Food Manufacturing and Technology at the University of Lincoln can pursue careers in various industries, including construction and engineering, IT and technology, finance and banking, and energy and environment. Potential roles include:
- Research and Development Scientist/ Technologist
- Food Innovation Manager
- Sensory Scientist
- Technical Director
- Production Manager
- Food Safety Specialist
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the PhD Food Manufacturing and Technology programme at the University of Lincoln for 2025/2026 is £18,500.
Admission
To apply for this course, you have to submit your application through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors if you need more information on the application process.
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