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University of Parma Ph.D. in Food Science
University of Parma

Ph.D. in Food Science

Parma, Italy

3 up to 3 Years

Italian, English

Full time

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Oct 2025

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Key Summary

    About: The Ph.D. in Food Science offers advanced study in food chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and technology. Students will engage in research that explores sustainable practices, nutritional quality, and food safety.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in academia, food manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or research and development in various sectors, including government agencies and food industries.

Introduction

Course list - Parma administrative head office

  1. Evolutionary Biology and Ecology (in agreement with Univ of Ferrara and Firenze)
  2. Biotechnology and Life Science
  3. Physics
  4. Civil Engineering and Architecture
  5. Industrial Engineering
  6. Mathematics (in agreement with Univ. of Modena e Reggio Emilia e Univ. of Ferrara)
  7. Molecular Medicine
  8. Neuroscience
  9. Psychology
  10. Materials Science and Technology (in agreement with CNR and Univ of Cape Town - South Africa)
  11. Chemical Sciences
  12. Food Science
  13. Pharmacology
  14. Earth Sciences
  15. Philological-Literary, Historical-Philosophical and Artistic Studies
  16. Translational Medical and Surgical Sciences
  17. Veterinary Sciences
  18. Information Technologies

Course list - other administrative head offices (Parma in agreement)

  • Economics & Management of Innovation and Sustainability (administrative head office Univ of Ferrara)
  • Juridical Sciences (administrative head office Univ. of Modena e Reggio Emilia)
  • Automotive Engineering for Intelligent Mobility (administrative head office Univ. Bologna)

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Program Admission Requirements

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