FdEng Food Engineering
University of LincolnHolbeach, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course can be undertaken as part of a Degree or Higher Apprenticeship. The FdEng Food Engineering programme is tailored to the needs of individuals embarking on careers in food and drink organisations, from infrastructure, asset care, production management, and process development. Food Engineers deliver efficient, effective, and high performance food and drink production processes and systems, many of which are specific to the industry.
Students typically complete the Foundation course in two and a half years and have the option to enrol on level three of the Bachelor's degree, following a short bridging course, to pursue more in-depth study for an additional two years. Direct enrolment on to the Bachelor's degree is available for students who meet the entry requirements. Applications should be made direct to the University using the part-time application form: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/apply We welcome visitors to the NCFM, to organise a visit contact us on 01406 493000 or email: [email protected] This course can be undertaken as part of a Degree or Higher Apprenticeship.
Key highlights
- Can be taken as part of a Degree or Higher Apprenticeship
- Tailored to careers in food and drink organisations
- Covers infrastructure, asset care, production management and process development
- Focuses on efficient, high performance food production processes and systems
- Option to progress to level three of the Bachelor's degree after bridging
Entry requirements
- BTEC: MM — BTEC National Diploma; in Food Manufacturing or a related subject
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English
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
- Food engineer
- Process development engineer
- Production manager
- Maintenance and asset care engineer
- Food manufacturing engineering technician
Cost of study
International: £27,000 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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