Overview

This Food Science programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona supports research that integrates multiple dimensions, including processing techniques, control systems, and innovation aimed at enhancing food products and industry practices.

Key Facts

The academic environment promotes collaboration with research centres, university services, and industry partners, enabling interdisciplinary work that combines safety, quality, and innovation within a single project. Candidates engage in topics such as microorganism behaviour, processing technologies, risk perception, and product development, preparing for roles in research, industry, and consultancy.

Each candidate is assigned a thesis director responsible for guiding the project, ensuring its relevance, and supporting alignment with established research directions. Supervision involves advising on development, monitoring progress, facilitating access to resources, and assisting with the preparation and completion of the thesis, with possibilities for external participation where appropriate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Processing and Control
Food Safety and Microbiology
Emerging Food Technologies
Quality and Innovation in Food Products
Nutritional Product Development
Thesis Research and Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: March 21, May 30, July 31, October 15, November 28

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Food Science

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Academic 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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Academic profile evaluated (40%)
Academic record assessed (35%)
Grants or funding for master’s or PhD studies considered (10%)
Professional experience and complementary studies evaluated (5%)
Personal interview assessed (10%)
Admission requires a bachelor’s and master’s degree or equivalent qualification with at least 300 ECTS credits
Alternative access routes include EHEA or non-EHEA degrees equivalent to a master’s level, another doctoral degree, or specific specialised training paths
Students without research credits must complete up to 30 ECTS of training supplements in the first year
Admission may be conditional on successful completion of these training supplements

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

763 EUR / year

≈ 763 EUR / year

Additional Details

If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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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