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-Robotics
- Food Safety and Technical Management
- Advanced Food Manufacturing
- New Product and Process Development
- Independent Agri-food Research Project
- Applied Agri-food Business Project (MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice)
Following the compulsory taught element of the programme, students have the opportunity to select either the Independent Agri-food Research Project or Applied Agri-food Business Project.
The Independent Research Project involves in-depth investigation of a specific topic within industry or academia, enabling students to apply new knowledge in a real-life setting and make contacts with potential employers.
Students selecting the Applied Agri-food Business Project have the opportunity to undertake a six-month work placement in industry after completion of their taught modules. The total duration of study is 14 months, and students successfully completing this route will receive the alternative award title of MSc Agri-food Technology with Professional Practice.
For information on the Professional Practice route please visit the separate course page:
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/agftppms/
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.