Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Food Science and Nutrition
36 monthsProgramme duration
12,025 USDTuition Fee/year
30 Sep, 2026Application Deadline
JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN), based on the key pillars in Food Safety, Food Technology, Human Nutrition, and Chinese Medicine, meeting the requirements of the growing public awareness of food sustainability and safety.
With the vision of becoming a world-leading department advancing the Food Science and Nutrition industry, FSN is committed to creating societal impacts, training professional talents, leading innovative research, and facilitating knowledge transfer for better public health and well-being of mankind.
With the hope of cultivating our graduates to meet the needs of the ever-changing world and contribute to society, we will update our programmes regularly to follow the pace of social change; actively schedule exchange programmes and organize field visits to prepare our students with international insights; set up the Work-Integrated Education programme to provide on-the-job training to the students and provide consultancy to offer technical solutions to the industry.
FSN will continue to focus on talent grooming, pursue impactful research and maintain a strong partnership with other businesses, industries and associations for translating knowledge into product development.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN), based on the key pillars in Food Safety, Food Technology, Human Nutrition, and Chinese Medicine, meeting the requirements of the growing public awareness of food sustainability and safety.
With the vision of becoming a world-leading department advancing the Food Science and Nutrition industry, FSN is committed to creating societal impacts, training professional talents, leading innovative research, and facilitating knowledge transfer for better public health and well-being of mankind.
With the hope of cultivating our graduates to meet the needs of the ever-changing world and contribute to society, we will update our programmes regularly to follow the pace of social change; actively schedule exchange programmes and organize field visits to prepare our students with international insights; set up the Work-Integrated Education programme to provide on-the-job training to the students and provide consultancy to offer technical solutions to the industry.
FSN will continue to focus on talent grooming, pursue impactful research and maintain a strong partnership with other businesses, industries and associations for translating knowledge into product development.
Admission Requirements
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (2-year full-time/4-year part-time)
At least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognised university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)
Normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)
Normally hold:
- A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university
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