Overview

Experts in the Division of Engineering and Food Science are also researching aspects of human nutrition and public health and have been contributing to Scottish Government policy on food and dietary issues specifically pertaining to Scotland.

Key facts

We collaborate closely with industry and external research institutes and have excellent laboratory and pilot plant facilities for research and new product development, together with a state-of-the art sensory suite for consumer evaluation of novel food and drink products. This Analytical, Sensory and Consumer Science programme is offered at Abertay University.

Programme Structure

Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics, including:

Evaluation of novel yeasts for whisky fermentations
Legumes as sustainable raw materials for foods and beverages
Non-thermal food preservation processes
Ultrasound extraction of food bioactives
Maillard reaction products
Food antioxidants
E-cigarette emissions
Sensory science using electromyography
Chemistry of oak maturation of spirits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

133

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Food Science View 4 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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67

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OTE

133

IELTS

7

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General requirements

The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree.
In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

You will need to include the following documentation when you apply online:

Copies of your academic transcripts
References
Your research proposal

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15750 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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