Course summary
The University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing is an internationally recognised provider of education and research in the food manufacturing and technology sector. Academics who have occupied senior roles in industry will be available to supervise and advise you throughout your study and independent research. Particular areas of research expertise in the Centre include food chemistry, microbiology, product development, quality and safety systems and technical management. You will have access to specialist equipment and have the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in an area of interest to you. Research conducted by postgraduate students in the Centre has often had immediate practical application in improving safety, quality and efficiency in food manufacturing. Previous research projects have included food safety, packaging and seal integrity, and resource efficiency of vegetable processing.
Modules
Example research areas include: Food microbiology and safety; Food chemistry (meat, fish, cereals); Food manufacturing systems; Food process engineering (process modelling); New product development and sensory sciences; Food quality and safety systems.
Assessment method
The programme requires the presentation of a thesis and an oral examination.
Entry requirements
First or second class honours degree in a pure or applied science or engineering.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
International | £8350 | Year 1 |
England | £2344 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2344 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2344 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2344 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please refer to the following website pages for further details - http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS