Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Technology
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 credit
- 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
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.