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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology

PhDDoctoralFood & Nutrition

About This Programme

A research doctorate in food science and technology.

Course Highlights

  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

Coursework

Required coursework (18 credit hours) plus elective coursework (6 credit hours)

  • STAT715 Design and Analysis of Experiments in Applied Sciences3 credits
  • COSC702 Ethics of Scientific Research II1 credits
  • COFA760 Advanced Scientific Writing2 credits
  • FDSC750 Advanced Food Chemistry II3 credits
  • FDSC760 Advanced Food Processing II3 credits
  • FDSC805 Advanced Food Analysis II3 credits
  • FDSC820 Advanced Food Microbiology - II3 credits

Elective coursework: select two courses (6 credit hours), or one from this list plus any approved 700-level course.

  • FDSC715 Advanced Shelf Life of Stored Foods3 credits
  • FDSC710 Advanced Food Physics3 credits
  • FDSC790 Conceptual & Multidisciplinary Food Science Studies3 credits

Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination

  • FDSC800 Comprehensive Exam
  • FDSC810 Research Proposal

Dissertation Research

Research areas: Food Quality and Safety; Food Chemistry and Analysis; Food Process Technology and Engineering; and Innovative and Functional Foods.

  • FDSC900 Dissertation Research30 credits

Dissertation Defense

  • FDSC910 Dissertation Defense

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (or 5.0 for Arabic-medium doctorates).

Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in food science, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance and public health, or continue to professional registration and postgraduate study.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.

Programme Details

Award

Doctor of Philosophy

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Food & Nutrition

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 32,400/yr

Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.

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Next intakes
AugJan

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