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PhD of Food Science

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Food Science at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Food Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Academic
  • Industry or government researcher
  • Educator
  • Professor
  • Medicine

Curriculum

  • The page lists food science as a PhD option with courses
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis but gives no separate detail.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor (research component
  • Distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
  • Or equivalent evidence
  • Research proposal and supervisor required.

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor or master degree with research component.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Degree certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • Supervisor information when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and find a research project and two supervisors. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal (no application fee for research degrees). Intake is continuous
  2. With scholarship closing dates. Upload transcripts
  3. Certificates
  4. English test evidence and a research proposal naming two supervisors. Supervisor agreement or interview as required. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,280 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
DepartmentSchool of Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value288
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.