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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Abertay University
Full Time
JUN-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Abertay University
Full Time
JUN-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Abertay University
Full Time
FEB-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Abertay University
Part Time
JUN-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Abertay University
Part Time
FEB-25
6 years
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Overview
The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and Abertay research within the Division of Engineering and Food Science is at the forefront of new developments and knowledge transfer in food innovation and sustainability.
Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics, including:
Experts in the Division are also researching aspects of human nutrition and public health and have been contributing to Scottish Government policy on food and dietary issues specifically pertaining to Scotland.
We collaborate closely with industry and external research institutes and have excellent laboratory and pilot plant facilities for research and new product development, together with a state-of-the art sensory suite for consumer evaluation of novel food and drink products.
PhD
The award of the Doctor of Philosophy demonstrates that the main focus of your work is your personal contribution to knowledge in your discipline or field, through original research or the original application of existing knowledge.
How long is a PhD?
If you are studying full-time, you are expected to complete the award in 36 months. The minimum period to receive this is award is 24 months and the maximum is 48 months.
If you are studying part-time, you are expected to complete the award in 48 months. The minimum period to receive this award on a part-time basis is 72 months and the maximum is 96 months.
The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,829 per year
Students from Domestic
Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.
£4,829 per year
Students from Other UK
Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.
£15,750 per year
Students from EU
Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.
£15,750 per year
Students from International
Continuation Fee for PhD/MPhil (per academic year) £500.