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 Food and Drink Science and Technology - Novel and Sustainable Production programme is offered at Abertay University.
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
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Food Science View 18 other PhDs in Food Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4829 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4829 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Dundee
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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