MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The University of Lincoln MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice provides the knowledge students need to excel in the agri-food sector. The course has a duration of 14 months and is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). In this programme, students learn about the agri-food supply chain, from primary production to manufacturing and distribution. They will also work on a project for six months, which allows them to apply what they have learned in the classroom. Additionally, students are expected to secure their projects with support from the university.
Students enrolled in this course have access to the Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology (LIAT) at the Riselholme Campus and the National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) in Holbeach, both of which feature industry-standard equipment and automation technologies. 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 for technical and production management roles
- Modules include crop science and advanced food manufacturing
- Covers new product and process development and agri-robotics
- Study food safety, technical management and supply chain management
- Industry collaborative research project
- Addresses sustainability, climate change and land and water use challenges
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 technologist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice 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 Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice 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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