Human nutrition, dietary patterns and physical activity linked to health and wellbeing across the lifespan PhD 36 months PHD Programme By Abertay University |TopUniversities

Human nutrition, dietary patterns and physical activity linked to health and wellbeing across the lifespan PhD

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

15,750 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Apr, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

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. 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 and chemistry of oak maturation of spirits.

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. 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 and chemistry of oak maturation of spirits.

Admission Requirements

185+
7+
67+
95+
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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