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Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty PhD in Food Safety and Biotechnology

Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty

PhD in Food Safety and Biotechnology

Belfast, United Kingdom

PhD

3 up to

4 years

English

Full time, Part time

Request application deadline

15 Sep 2025

GBP 25,600 *

On-Campus

* EU and international student

Key Summary

    About : The PhD in Food Safety and Biotechnology program delves into the critical intersection of food safety, quality, and biotechnological advancements. This research-intensive degree emphasizes innovative methods to improve food safety standards and bioprocessing techniques. Students will engage with contemporary challenges in food production and processing, conducting deep research that addresses real-world issues affecting global food systems.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths including roles in food safety regulatory agencies, biotechnology firms, and academic institutions. Other opportunities may include positions in research and development, quality assurance, and food industry consulting. The program prepares students for leadership roles that influence food safety policies and practices on a global scale.

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The School of Biological Sciences provides PhD and MPhil (research degree) programs in subjects ranging from basic biochemistry, molecular genetics, and cancer research, to agricultural science, marine ecology, and the economic evaluation of ecosystem services and food retailing. If you have a topic or research question in mind, please use the Find a Supervisor link (see Apply tab) to identify the most appropriate member of staff to support your idea. If not, don't worry, we regularly advertise funded projects and there is no harm in browsing our academic staff profiles for inspiration and then contacting whoever seems best: we are very open to applications from suitably qualified people interested in scientific research. In every case, a PhD or MPhil course provides the means of being part of a cutting-edge scientific research team and contributing to genuine discoveries or developing new methods for practical use. If you cannot study full-time, we offer pro-rata part-time research degree programs as well.

There are three broad themes to research at the School:

  • Agri-Food Systems and Human Nutrition
  • Understanding Health and Disease
  • Sustaining Ecosystems and Biodiversity

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