Overview
This preparation enables Food Science students at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and the research groups that they join to win and carry out projects in scientific research, innovation and technological development in order to improve food processes and products.
Emphasis is placed on the ability to find work in the universities, research centres and R+D centres of agriculture and food companies and national and international government agencies.
Professional opportunities
This PhD programme provides the following principal career options:
- Basic and applied research in food science at research centres and/or universities.
- University teaching.
- Research and development of new products and technologies in the food industry.
- Scientific consultant on projects: project manager.
- Scientific consultant for national and international organisations.
Programme Structure
Research areas in this programme include:
- Food Processing and Control
- Food Quality and Innovation
- Food Safety
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Pre-registration deadlines: 20 March, 30 May, 30 July, 15 October, 15 November
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Food Science View 3 other PhDs in Food Science in SpainAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
- Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
- Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
- Motivation letter
- Research project or plan
- DNI / Passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Reference letters
- Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
- Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
- If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
- Language level accreditation
- Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques
Tuition Fee
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International
540 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
540 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Barcelona
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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