A novel and innovative Ph.D. program for students from temperate countries with skills in agriculture and agri-food chains searching for tropical regions contextualization and for students from tropical countries who seek to confront their contextualized competencies with exposure to new technical and scientific knowledge, through an international training experience.

The PhD in Food Safety and Biotechnology School of Biological Sciences provides PhD and MPhil (research degree) programmes in subjects ranging from basic biochemistry, molecular genetics and cancer research, to agricultural science, marine ecology and the economic evaluation of ecosystem services and food retailing. If you have a topic or research question in mind, please use the Find a Supervisor link (see Apply tab) to identify the most appropriate member of staff to support your idea.

International PhD in Food Engineering and Biotechnology The purpose of this International PhD programme is to train a new generation of globally renowned researchers to apply approaches of engineering and biotechnology to food processing by giving them the opportunities to transfer and exchange knowledge with national and international research centers and industries.

The globalization of the economy and the food market make technology and Food Safety an issue of general interest influenced by numerous factors. The effective protection of the right to food security requires a comprehensive approach that considers the risks associated with food from farm to table, and that considers all possible perspectives. It also takes into account in a very particular way the growing importance of nutritional risks, given the worrying prevalence of obesity today and mainly in children and adolescents.

The doctoral study program Food Hygiene and Processing Technology is an academically focused study program, corresponding to the current state and level of science and the needs of practice in Europe. Graduates of the doctoral study Food Hygiene and Processing Technology gained in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired during independent creative activity and the acquisition of new scientific knowledge in the field of study. Graduates can share actively their knowledge in the field of study at the international level and publicly. Based on this qualification, graduates are mainly employed at research institutions and universities.

Be a leader that be able to effectively manage a problem and suitable perform with professional ethics. Eager to learn with life-long manner to develop themselved and the organization continuously and be able to work with others with different cultures. Be able to design and manage research in food science and technology in creatively systematically and sustainable manner.

The aim of this programme is to prepare researchers and scholars specialised in nutrition with international standard methodological know-how, autonomy and specific skills in scientific research on food systems.

The Program aims to produce a new generation of highly qualified professionals well prepared to intervene in industrial, academic, regulatory and other relevant roles. By offering a wide choice of research opportunities in three renowned and complementary research institutions, an environment will be provided in which selected students will be able to identify and develop unique paths of advanced learning.

Note: Additional modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

The degree is awarded based on a thesis and other requirements as follows: Candidates must write a thesis on their research project in Food Science and have at least a research paper accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Also consult General Academic Regulations G42-G55.

Ph.D. in Food Science & Engineering

Educational program Technology of food products are aimed at training highly qualified, competitive personnel, improving the quality of knowledge, forming a multi-level system of research activities following the urgent needs of modern education and science.