MSc Food Manufacturing and Technical Management
MSc 1 Year FT, 2 Years PT National Centre for Food Manufacturing Holbeach At least a second class honours degree in pure or applied sciences or engineering.
Introduction
This programme is distinctive and unique in that it provides strong theoretical concepts and methodological grounding in a state-of-the art facility, located in a region that is home to many food manufacturing businesses. Partnerships with these businesses allow students to benefit from job placements.
The MSc Food Manufacturing is an innovative programme which integrates science, technology, business and management. It equips students with the expertise and ability to undertake management roles in the food processing and manufacturing industries. Approximately 95% of jobs advertised in the food industry are in food manufacturing (Technical and Quality Management).
Content
- Advanced Food Manufacturing
- Applications of Food Science
- Business Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
- Food Safety and Microbiology
- Quality Assurance and Technical Management
- Food Innovation and Product Development
- Research Methodology and Project Management
- Business and Financial Management
- Research Project.
Teaching & Assessment
The programme uses a range of assessment methods, including formal exams, coursework and practical assessment.
Research
Students will undertake a research project either in industry or academia. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply their new knowledge in a real-life setting, and it will also allow them to make invaluable contacts with potential employers before even completing the course.
Facilities
Holbeach is the University of Lincoln's specialist campus for the food manufacturing sector. Strategically situated in South Lincolnshire, the campus serves the UK’s largest concentration of food manufacturing businesses located in the East Midlands and Eastern regions.
The Holbeach Campus has a wide range of facilities to support learning:
- Extensive library facilities, with up to date reference books, journals and industry magazines, as well as an extensive range of e-books
- ICT suite with access to computers allowing independent research and study
- All classrooms are equipped with SMART boards and are housed in a modern setting
- Analytical laboratories, supported by experienced technicians, equipped with gas chromatography, HPLC, NIR etc.
- Test kitchen and sensory suite
- Technical training centre and processing laboratory equipped with state of the art manufacturing plant including automated fresh food lines and robotic case packing, within a real factory setting
- Academic staff have experience in senior positions in industry.
Links With Industry
The course utilises the excellent processing facilities of the University's National Centre for Food Manufacturing (situated at the University's Holbeach Campus). Students are exposed to the regional food manufacturing industries due to the close relationships which the University has established with the local food industries.
Careers
This programme is ideal if you wish to develop a career in food manufacturing and technical management. There are career opportunities in the UK, EU and global job market for graduates with Masters level awards in Food Manufacturing.
Fees
| 2012 Entry | UK/EU | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £5,188 | £12,866 |
| Part-time | £29 per credit point | £72 per credit point |
| Placement (optional) | N/A | N/A |
| Assessment Only | £15 per credit point | £36 per credit point |
| 2013 Entry | ||
| Full-time | £6,485 | £13,886 |
For information about fees, scholarships and bursaries please see our Fees & Funding pages.
Fees
Fees shown are for 2012 Entry
National/EU-students: £4,150
International students: £12,253
