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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Reading
Part Time
SEP-25
5 years
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Our research spans all aspects of food and nutrition, from farm to fork and beyond. We offer interdisciplinary research projects in a world-leading environment, with a focus on improving the quality and safety of food to deliver health benefits for society.
As part of the research community in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, you'll be well supported throughout your time here. We are world-renowned for the quality of our research, making Reading an excellent environment for food scientists.
We offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, so you can find the one that suits you and the topic you wish to study.
Part-time PhDs are available as well as full-time, so you can choose a mode of study that suits your circumstances.
Our PhD by Distance programme allows you to benefit from the expertise of a Reading-based supervisor, while conducting your research in a different location.
To be accepted onto a research degree programme, you will need to have obtained a strong merit grade (equivalent to 65% or above on a UK programme for both the coursework and the dissertation) on a master's degree in a relevant field, but applicants with other qualifications may be accepted in certain circumstances.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£22,900 per year
Students from EU
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£22,900 per year
Students from International
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