A research doctorate in food science and technology.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Required coursework (18 credit hours) plus elective coursework (6 credit hours)
Elective coursework: select two courses (6 credit hours), or one from this list plus any approved 700-level course.
Research areas: Food Quality and Safety; Food Chemistry and Analysis; Food Process Technology and Engineering; and Innovative and Functional Foods.
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers in food science, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance and public health, or continue to professional registration and postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
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
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.