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University of Milan PhD in Food Systems
University of Milan

PhD in Food Systems

Milan, Italy

3 Years

English

Full time

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Oct 2025

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    About: The PhD in Food Systems program focuses on developing a deep understanding of global food systems and their complexities. Students will engage in interdisciplinary research that addresses food security, sustainability, and the social dimensions of food production and consumption. This program typically spans three to four years and offers opportunities for practical fieldwork and collaboration with various stakeholders in the food industry.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in academia, research institutions, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. Potential job roles include food systems consultant, policy analyst, and university lecturer, contributing to advancements in sustainable food practices and food security initiatives.

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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.

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