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Food Science
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology programme offers you the chance to graduate training and research in fundamental and applied aspects of food science.

Social Work and Social Care
The Social Work and Social Care degree at the University of Birmingham considers topics, organisations or concepts relating to social work and social care services.

Food and Nutritional Sciences
The Food and Nutritional Sciences programme from University of Reading spans all aspects of food and nutrition, from farm to fork and beyond.

Social Work and Social Policy
This Social Work and Social Policy PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Health and Social Care
The Health and Social Care Research programmes from University of Gloucestershire complete research modules delivered by academics from across the university.

Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies
Through this Museum, Gallery and Heritage Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll join a thriving, high-profile interdisciplinary research community of postgraduate research students and experienced academic researchers who are key figures in their fields.

Social Work
This Social Work programme from University of Birmingham is designed for social workers and for those wanting to undertake a professional doctorate in the field of Social Work and Social Care.

Food and Society
This Food and Society, MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University supervision covers a number of topics supported by research active academic staff. We conduct research in all areas of food and society, including subjects which require collaboration between the social and natural sciences, and translate research into policy recommendations.

Social Work
Social Work programme offered at Brunel University of London is aligned with grand challenges for social work research including focus on individual and family well-being, creating a stronger social fabric, and developing a just society.

Forensic Psychology Practice
Begin your career by embarking on the Forensic Psychology Practice degree delivered by the University of Birmingham, the first of its kind in the UK. Broaden your understanding and gain skills and practical experience whilst diving into significant research projects of real world relevance.

Aviation and Air Transport Management
This Aviation and Air Transport Management course from the University of West London offers a flexible path for completing your research degree, available to study online or at our west London campus (just 7.5 miles from Heathrow Airport).

Forensic Clinical Psychology
Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The Forensic Clinical Psychology programme is offered by University of Birmingham.

Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route)
This Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route) programme from University of Birmingham allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level through Continued Professional Development.

Food and Human Nutrition
This Food and Human Nutrition PhD programme from Newcastle University seek to understand how food affects human health and wellbeing.

Food Sciences
Our scientists in the School of Applied Sciences work in multidisciplinary teams to target major societal challenges in the areas of human health, well-being, performance and behaviour. WJoin the Food Sciences degree at London South Bank University.

Forensic Science
This Forensic Science PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Health and Social Care
This Doctor of Professional Studies in Health and Social Care course offered by the University of Chester is designed to support graduate professionals working across diverse health and social care sectors to conduct doctoral research in this complex and evolving arena.

Social Science
The Social Science programme from University College Cork was established in 2005 and is a four-year advanced programme which provides the opportunity for experienced professionals based in public sector agencies, voluntary/community organisations, educational institutions and international non-governmental organisations.

Social Work
The professional doctorate in Social Work programme delivered by Cardiff University, is aimed at managers and a wide range of practitioners who are experienced and who are working at senior and middle levels of their professions and organisations.

Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing
At the University of Reading, they offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing.