MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice
Master
In Lincoln
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Master
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Lincoln
The globally important agri-food sector is intrinsically linked to challenges around land and water use, climate change, health, and wellbeing. This industry-guided programme aims to equip students with the advanced skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to undertake technical and production management roles within this growing industry.
Students at Lincoln have the opportunity to study a variety of forward thinking topics such as advanced crop science, advanced food manufacturing, new product and process development, food safety and technical management, as well as commercial, operational, supply chain, and agile management.
Following the taught element of the programme students can undertake a period of professional practice. This six-month placement can be with one of the University’s industry partners or with an independently sourced organisation. Students successfully completing this route will receive the title of MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice.
During the programme, students have the chance to visit agri-food industries to see the practical applications of their knowledge and hear from a series of guest speakers on sustainability in the food industry and agri-robotics.
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This programme is designed to prepare students for a career in one of the world’s largest industries, agri-food. Agriculture companies, food manufacturers, producers, and retailers are large employers, as are government departments that develop food policy. Graduates may pursue careers in technical roles, marketing, distribution, plant supervision, and product development. They may also choose to form their own company, with the help of the University’s award-winning business support centre, Sparkhouse.
First or second class honours degree or equivalent overseas qualification.
We will consider applicants from non-related degrees, with relevant experience.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). IFST is the UK’s leading professional body for food science and technology.
Students on this programme will have access to industry-relevant specialist technologies and new equipment at both the University’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) and Riseholme campus. Travel costs between campuses will be covered by the Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology.
The National Centre for Food Manufacturing, located in Holbeach, is committed to helping the sector innovate. It works with employers and partners towards this goal, aided by the University’s partnership with leading equipment suppliers, and specialist facilities, food factory, and cutting-edge automation.
Our employer and industry links provide an opportunity to network, which could lead to placement opportunities for students who choose to undertake the Professional Practice route.
Students on this course will have the opportunity to study at our Riseholme campus, situated just three miles north of Lincoln on a beautiful parkland campus.
Students may also have the chance to visit agri-food companies, helping them to understand the practical applications of their knowledge, and hear from a series of guest speakers on sustainability in the food industry and agri-robotics.
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Subjects
- Food Technology
- Performance
- Crop Science
- Supply
- University
- Technology
- Industry
- Food safety
- Food Manufacturing
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Course programme
This MSc is intentionally wide-ranging and is designed to prepare students for opportunities across the broad and fast-moving agri-food sector. The programme takes a holistic, all encompassing, farm-to-fork approach, acknowledging the need to optimise performance and best assure/control the food products in the agri-food supply chain.
Programme Modules:
- Introduction to Agri-Food Systems
- Principles of Crop Science
- Commercial and Operational Management
- Supply Chain and Agile Management
- Agri-Food Robotics
- Food Safety and Technical Management
- Advanced Food Manufacturing
- New Product and Process Development
- Applied Agri-food Business Project (MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice)
Students have the opportunity to undertake a six-month work placement in industry. This can be with one of the University’s industry partners or with an independently sourced organisation, and is facilitated by the Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology (LIAT).
Students are expected to pay for their own travel, accommodation, and general living expenses while undertaking a placement. Please note that all applicants will be interviewed informally as part of the application process, and students may need to undertake and pass an interview with the placement provider prior to obtaining a work placement. Students will be expected to identify and secure their own work placements. Support is available to those who need it.
Applicants who require a Tier 4 visa will be issued a CAS with the course length of 14 months for the MSc Agri-Food Technology with Professional Practice. The Home Office will normally grant an additional four months leave from the course end date which will mean students will have an expiry date of 2021. Students may need to apply to extend this if the course length is extended due to resits and or extenuating circumstances.
Contact and Independent Study
Weekly contact hours on this programme may vary depending on the individual modules and the stage of study. Postgraduate level study involves a significant proportion of independent study, exploring the material covered in lectures and seminars. As a general guide, for every hour spent in class, students are expected to spend at least two to three hours in independent study. For more detailed information please contact the Programme Leader.
Additional information
Home/EU - £7,700
Home/EU(including Alumni Scholarship 20% reduction ) - £6,160
International
International (Including International Alumni / Global Postgraduate Scholarship £2,000 reduction) - £14,000
Part-time Home/EU - £43 per credit point
Part-time International - £89 per credit point
MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice