Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies 36 months PHD Program By Taylor's University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies programme offers students the opportunity to conduct research on food from the perspectives and methods of the social sciences. The programme prepares researchers and practitioners to tackle critical issues related to the cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions of food. Graduates are expected to venture in the academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations at the local, regional or global level.

Program overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies programme offers students the opportunity to conduct research on food from the perspectives and methods of the social sciences. The programme prepares researchers and practitioners to tackle critical issues related to the cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions of food. Graduates are expected to venture in the academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations at the local, regional or global level.

Admission requirements

3.67+
60+
6+

Entry Requirements (Normal Mode)

  • Masters: Masters degree in the field or related fields (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent as accepted by the Taylor's University Senate; OR
  • Bachelor's Degree: Passed Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with min. CGPA 3.67 and passed related qualifying assessment.
  • For international students: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

3 Years
Sep
Apr

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,390 USD
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International Students

16,384 USD
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In the Taylor's University 2017-2022 Strategic Plan, research and enterprise is an important pillar that supports the University's ambitions towards Balanced Excellence. The department’s activities focus on enhancing support mechanisms for research, driving research outputs, and making these outputs useful to the community and society.

Taylor’s has invested more than RM130 million over 5 years on research and enterprise, and won more than RM8.5 million in external research funds. The department also has a growing network of more than 200 PhD-qualified staff to provide the right expertise for students.

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