The University of Milan PhD in Food Systems
The University of Milan

The University of Milan

PhD in Food Systems

Milan, Italy

PhD

3 years

English

Full time

Oct 2026

On-Campus

Fast-track counseling

By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.

Key Summary

    About : The PhD in Food Systems focuses on the intricate relationships within food systems, emphasizing areas such as sustainability, nutrition, and social justice. This comprehensive program encourages critical thinking and innovative research methods, preparing students to tackle global food challenges. Candidates will engage in both coursework and independent research, contributing meaningful insights to the field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including food policy, sustainable agriculture, and public health. Potential roles may involve research positions, consultancy work, or policy development, aimed at addressing food security and promoting sustainable practices within communities.

The aim of this programme is to prepare researchers and scholars specialised in nutrition with international standard methodological know-how, autonomy and specific skills in scientific research on food systems. With these learning objectives, the doctoral programme envisages many cross-sector research topics: food technologies, process control and innovation, microbiology of foods and bioprocesses, food chemistry and biochemistry, human nutrition, and ecology of agri-food and agri-environmental systems.