Course description
MSc Postharvest Technology
What is Postharvest Technology?
Post harvest Technology is concerned with the research in to and application of new and advanced systems and processes to ensure that harvested crops receive the appropriate treatments from cropping through to sale to ensure waste is minimised. It is an increasingly important and expanding industry which requires technically aware graduates.
Environmental concerns are now a major consideration of all aspects of production and supply chain. Worldwide postharvest losses can account for up to half of production; it is vital that supermarkets and their supply chains reduce their carbon footprint, both in terms of the impact on the economy and the environment. The industries providing the packaging, grading, storage and transport of fresh produce are actively seeking graduates who have an awareness and understanding of the issues involved.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Admissions to this course are subject to the normal policies and procedures for postgraduate students at Writtle University College .
Candidates from the United Kingdom higher education sector will normally hold a first honours degree at 2.2 or above in a related subject (such as horticulture, agriculture, floristry, environmental sciences). Prospective students with a first honours degree in another discipline but with significant work experience in horticulture, agriculture or related areas will also be considered for entrance on the masters’ programme.
Applications from international students will be considered in line with Writtle University College’s Admission Policy. International students will be expected to have achieved the equivalent of the minimum entry for UK students; qualifications and experience will be review by the Admissions Officer and assessed using UK NARIC criteria. Applications from European students will be guided by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Those international students whose first language is not English will be expected to have achieved a qualification in English as a Foreign Language or its equivalent in line with current Writtle University College postgraduate admissions policy.
Consideration will be given to applicants outside the stipulated guidelines if they are able to demonstrate significant relevant industrial experience.
Who is the Course for?
This course is designed for those who already have an interest in postharvest technology as well as those who wish to develop or update their existing knowledge .
Applicants are normally graduates in agriculture, horticulture, engineering, biosciences, geography, business and economics, or will have extensive relevant industrial experience. All share a common interest in how to reduce produce loss and the application of technologies to achieve this.
Training Course Content
Semester One
- Sustainable Crop Production
- Postharvest Systems Management
- Global Trade and Supply Chain Management
- Research Methods HO
Semester Two
- Sustainable Crop Production
- Postharvest Systems Management
- Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Home Students
Full-time
- £800
Part-time
- £666 per 15 credit module
- £1,332 per 30 credit module
- £2,664 per 60 credit module
International Students (Including EU students)
Full-time
- £13,170
Continuing Studies
On successful completion of the course graduates possess the knowledge and skills to gain employment with major wholesale, retail and import/export organisations where produce quality is paramount, and where supply objectives are on a global scale .
There are also opportunities to undertake further research.
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