Overview

Key facts

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.

Abertay University 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 in this Food and Drink Science and Technology - Novel and Sustainable Production course.

Programme Structure

Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics. These include:

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

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

Food Science View 16 other PhDs in Food Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

95

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PTE Academic

67

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OTE

133

IELTS

7

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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 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

28950 GBP / year

≈ 28950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4500 GBP / year

≈ 4500 GBP / year

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.