MSc Agri-food Technology
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The University of Lincoln MSc Agri-food Technology is a programme focused on developing innovative, sustainable technologies for the agri-food sector. The curriculum practice provides knowledge on sustainable and ethical practices, and students can also gain practical skills through an optional professional practice component that includes an industry collaborative research project.
Students learn about agricultural technologies, food safety and quality management, and supply chain management. The syllabus includes research to help students contribute to precision farming and sustainable agriculture, with modules on subjects like advanced food manufacturing and agri-robotics. This course is also accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Learning in this programme is through lectures, site visits, independent study, seminars, and practical work. Students will also be assessed through lab reports, examinations, essays, presentations, and a final dissertation.
Key highlights
- Industry-guided programme preparing students for technical and production management roles
- Modules include crop science, advanced food manufacturing and agri-robotics
- Covers food safety, technical management and supply chain management
- Choice of research project in industry or academia
- Visits to agri-food industries to see practical applications
- Guest speakers share insights from across the agri-food sector
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global 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 £2,000Lincoln 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 £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Technical manager
- Production manager
- Food safety manager
- New product development technologist
- Supply chain manager
- Agri-food research scientist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Agri-food Technology from the University of Lincoln can work in roles such as:
- Food Technologist
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Product Development Manager
- Research Scientist
- Project Manager
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students pursuing an MSc in Agri-food Technology at the University of Lincoln is £18,800.
Admission
International students can apply through the university’s online portal. To learn more about the application process, contact AHZ counsellors now.
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