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Why choose this course
- Designed with regional employers to meet real skills needs
- Hands-on laboratory science, workshops and industry case studies
- Assessed through coursework and projects, with less reliance on exams
- Open to school leavers and career changers alike
Overview
A brand new suite of higher education courses at University Campus North Lincolnshire, designed with regional employers to build the scientists, technologists and managers behind one of the UK's largest food manufacturing regions.
Read the full overview
North Lincolnshire is home to one of the UK's largest concentrations of food manufacturing. These courses were built with regional employers to develop the scientific knowledge, laboratory skills and professional behaviours the sector needs.
Each qualification builds on the last, from your first year of higher education to a full honours degree.
Subject to validation by the University of Hull.
What you’ll study
6 modules
Modules
- Introduction to Academic, Professional and Research Skills in Food Science
- Introduction to Food Chemistry
- Microbiology for Food Science
- Quality and Hygiene in the Food Industry (HACCP, food hygiene and quality)
- Operations and Project Management in Food Manufacturing
- Food Labelling and Packaging
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
How you’ll learn
You’ll learn through workshops and practical and lab sessions.
Hands-on laboratory science, workshops and industry case studies.
- Workshops
- Practical and lab sessions
Meet us at an open event.
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 4
- Further study
Entry requirements
32UCAS pointsFor applicants under 21
Typical entry is Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels, BTEC or equivalent. Applicants under 21 would normally hold 32 UCAS points. Applications from mature learners with relevant industry experience are welcomed and considered individually.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Careers it can lead to
- Routine Inspectors and Testers £34,100 a year
- Food, Drink and Tobacco Process Operatives £25,900 a year
- Laboratory Technicians £25,600 a year
- Quality Assurance Technicians £38,600 a year
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- Engineering Technicians £39,700 a year
- Inspectors of Standards and Regulations £38,700 a year
- Planning, Process and Production Technicians £39,700 a year
- Science, Engineering and Production Technicians £35,100 a year
With further study or experience
- Environmental Health Professionals £54,400 a year
- Chemical Scientists £44,300 a year
- Biochemists and Biomedical Scientists £37,400 a year
- Conservation Professionals £30,700 a year
- Environment Professionals £38,200 a year
- Biological Scientists £65,800 a year
Job titles to look out for: Food manufacturing, Quality assurance, Laboratory technician, Production, Food safety.
Read more about careers and progression
Progress onto the FdSc Foundation Degree, or into food manufacturing, quality assurance, laboratory technician, production and food safety roles.
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Fees and funding
£8,190
a year for UK students, full-time
£4,095
a year for UK students, part-time
For full-time study, covering registration, teaching and assessment.
Financial support
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.
We also have a range of other financial support available.
Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)
If your course starts on or after 1 January 2027, you may need to apply for student finance through the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). It’s loan funding you could use across your working life, and applications are now open.
- Applications for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) are now open
- Student finance if your course starts on or after 1 January 2027
- How much LLE you could get
Find out more on our Lifelong Learning Entitlement page.
Additional costs
Some optional extras such as books, printing, trips and PPE may apply, and are kept to a minimum.
Questions about funding?
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply direct to us online, and we’ll reply by email.
2
You hear back
You’ll get an unconditional offer, a conditional offer, or an unsuccessful application.
3
You get ready to start
Before you enrol we’ll need photo ID and copies of your certificates. Apply for Student Finance early.