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PhD/MPhil Food and Nutritional Sciences

PhD/MPhil Food and Nutritional Sciences

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Full time | University of Reading | 3 years | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Nutrition Cookery

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The outstanding quality of our research is internationally recognised, making Reading one of the most highly regarded food and nutrition institutions in the world. By choosing to study your PhD with us, you will join this innovative community, and build your own sought-after expertise to lead into a research career in academia, food industry or beyond.

We offer the opportunity to carry out multidisciplinary research toward a PhD that tackle wide-ranging research questions, from understanding the factors that influence the development of food flavour, through to the gene-specific impact of personalised nutrition on health. PhDs are usually studied for on a full-time basis, but we can offer some part-time opportunities or the ability to pursue your PhD while working away.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,712

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,900

Entry requirements

To be accepted to study for a PhD, applicants will normally need to have an undergraduate degree of at least an Upper Second-class/2.1 (or equivalent) and/or a master's degree, in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic. In some areas of the University (particularly in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business) applicants are normally only accepted if they have a master's level qualification.