PhD/MPhil Food and Nutritional Sciences
University of Reading
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Whiteknights Campus

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FEB-27

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3 Years

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FEB-26

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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3 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, youll be well supported throughout your time here. We are world-renowned for the quality of our research, making Reading an excellent environment for food ...Read more

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.

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Michael
06 Mar 24

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Selina
27 Jan 23

Excellent facilities and staff. A lot of focus on research skills and critical thinking. The campus is very green and very well organized...Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you'll need a Bachelor's degree of at least 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a master's degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.

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£5,006 per year

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£23,900 per year

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£23,900 per year

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Michael
06 Mar 24
MSc Nutrition and Food Science
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Selina
27 Jan 23
MSc Nutrition and Food Science
Excellent facilities and staff. A lot of focus on research skills and critical thinking. The campus is very green and very well organized....
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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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