In response to concerns raised over the future of food manufacture in the UK, highlighted at the Oxford Farming Conference recently, the University of Lincoln has launched two new specialist food courses. Pupils hoping to go into food jobs will now be able to choose a specialty thanks to the new BSc (Hons) in Food Manufacture and BSc (Hons) in Agriculture and Environmental Management.
The Principal Lecturer at the University of Lincoln, David Stainton, explained the introduction of these courses. He believes that the concerns raised at the recent national conference over whether Britain will be able to produce enough food to feed the growing population in the future are well-founded, and that there is a very real need for highly skilled, trained and technical graduates in the fields of Agriculture and Food Manufacture.
BSc (Hons) Agriculture and Environmental Management
The university devised this new programme after recognising a gap in the sector when it comes to skills and specialist education. Rapid technological developments also mean that those in food jobs in the future will need to be highly skilled, with a detailed understanding of plant, animal and soils science.
BSc (Hons) Food Manufacture
This course is designed to feed graduates directly into the food supply chain, giving them a thorough understanding of both advanced and sustainable manufacturing operations.
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