MSc by Research Food Science
This MSc by Research in Food Science at University of Lincoln's National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) provides graduates with the opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding, and expertise in their chosen field of food science research.
Students will be provided with the opportunity to study the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food; the causes of food deterioration; and the concepts underlying food processing. Students can gain the experience of applying chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, engineering to the study of food to improve the safety, nutrition, wholesomeness, and availability of food. They can develop broad skills in relevant areas of food analysis, food chemistry, food microbiology, product development, quality and safety systems, food manufacturing digitalisation (including robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and virtual /augmented reality, sustainability, and technical management.
Depending on their area of specialisation, students can develop ways to process, preserve, package, and /or store food according to industry and government specifications and regulations. A key aspect of the research experience will be exposure to the broad sweep of today's food science research.
Campus Information
Holbeach
Our Holbeach Campus is home to the National Centre for Food Manufacturing. The National Centre for Food Manufacturing is dedicated to helping food industry employees advance their careers in the industry, supporting innovation and research into agri-food technology. Our projects team are currently working to deliver the Center of Excellence, a new facility dedicated to supporting Lincolnshire鈥檚 agri-food industry.
Intakes
- Jan
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
UK Bachelor's Degree Classification Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (India)
Upper Second Class Hons (2:1) 60% or CGPA 6.0
Lower Second Class Hons (2:2) 55% or CGPA 5.5
IELTS Academic/Online/One Skill Retake
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- Reading: minimum 5.5
- Listening: minimum 5.5
- Speaking: minimum 5.5
- Writing: minimum 5.5
79 overall
Reading: 18
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
Writing: 20
IELTS 6.5 overall
- Reading: minimum 6.0
- Listening: minimum 6.0
- Speaking: minimum 6.0
- Writing: minimum 6.0
90 overall
Reading: 21
Listening: 20
Speaking: 22
Writing: 24
IELTS 7.0 overall
- Reading: minimum 6.5
- Listening: minimum 6.5
- Speaking: minimum 6.5
- Writing: minimum 6.5
100 overall
Reading: 24
Listening: 24
Speaking: 23
Writing: 27
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17700 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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