Analytical, sensory and consumer science (food and drink) PhD
36 monthsProgramme duration
15,750 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, Jun, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and Abertay research within the Division of Engineering and Food Science is at the forefront of new developments and knowledge transfer in food innovation and sustainability.
Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics, including:
Experts in the Division 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.
Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics, including:
- Evaluation of novel yeasts for whisky fermentation
- 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
Experts in the Division 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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and Abertay research within the Division of Engineering and Food Science is at the forefront of new developments and knowledge transfer in food innovation and sustainability.
Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics, including:
Experts in the Division 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.
Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics, including:
- Evaluation of novel yeasts for whisky fermentation
- 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
Experts in the Division 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.
Admission Requirements
95+
67+
185+
7+
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. Degree studies must include an independent research component evidenced in the degree transcript, such as dissertation, project, or thesis.
30 Apr 2026
3 Years
Feb
Jun
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
15,750 GBP
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