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PhD of Food Science and Nutrition

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition taught in the School of Geography and Natural Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

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

Apply concepts and methods in Food Science and Nutrition to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Practical Skills
Biochemistry. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Product development
Technical roles
Quality assurance
Public health
Dietetics
Marketing
Sales
Management positions

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Cell Biology and Genetics
Practical Skills
Biochemistry
Anatomy and Physiology. Final-year core: Biological and Food Sciences Research Project
Product Development and Sensory Analysis
Food and Nutrition - Policy and Issues. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal
Academic references
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review doctoral entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a research proposal and academic references. Identify a suitable research area or supervisor when required. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,575 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Mies Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Applied Science, And Health
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	72
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.