University of Lincoln

Level 6 Food Industry Technical Professional

University of LincolnHolbeach, United Kingdom

Course overview

Technical professionals utilise their knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food and drink products from farm to fork. They ensure that technical and quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements. They have a set of skills, knowledge, and behaviours that provide the opportunity for an exciting and rewarding career in the food industry.

Key highlights

  • Develops skills to move food and drink products from farm to fork
  • Focuses on achieving technical and quality standards in food production
  • Covers balancing quality standards with profitability and customer requirements
  • Apprenticeship route combining employment in a relevant food industry role with study

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
  • UCAS tariff points: 96 — UCAS Points and College Grades For school leavers: 96 UCAS points (280 UCAS points pre-2017) and One A Level in a science or food technology For applicants with relevant work experience in food and drink manufacturing, w…
  • UCAS tariff points: 280 — UCAS Points and College Grades For school leavers: 96 UCAS points (280 UCAS points pre-2017) and One A Level in a science or food technology For applicants with relevant work experience in food and drink manufacturing, w…

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 fees
  • International 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 £2,000
  • Partner 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 Technologist
  • Technical Manager
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Food Safety Manager
  • Product Development Technologist
  • Technical Professional (Food and Drink Manufacturing)

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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