Overview

About the programme

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.

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 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Food Science View 5 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

15750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15750 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4829 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4829 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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