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13 Food Safety PhD Degree Programs
Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty
PhD in Food Safety and Biotechnology
- Belfast, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Food Safety and Biotechnology School of Biological Sciences provides PhD and MPhil (research degree) programmes 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.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PhD in Food Science and Technology
- Lincoln, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Food Science and Technology is designed for students who want to become experts in food research, development, and safety. The program emphasizes advanced knowledge in food chemistry, micro...
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Kansas State University
Food Science (PHD)
- Manhattan, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Food Science PhD program offers advanced training for those interested in deepening their understanding of food systems, safety, quality, and innovation. Students explore a variety of topics, incl...
Washington State University
PhD in Food Science
- Pullman, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Food Science program at Washington State University is designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge of food systems, safety, processing, and quality. The program emphasizes rese...
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Food Science and Technology, Life Sciences, PhD
- Blacksburg, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Food Science and Technology is designed to give students a deep understanding of the scientific principles behind food production, safety, and quality. It combines coursework, resea...
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Food Science, PhD
- Knoxville, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Food Science offers advanced training for students interested in research and development within the food industry. It emphasizes deep understanding of food chemistry, microbiology,...
RMIT University - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
PhD (Food Science)
- Melbourne, Australia
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Food Science program is designed for students who want to explore food-related topics deeply and contribute to the industry through research. It covers a wide range of areas, including food...
University of Florida
PhD in Food Science
- Gainesville, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Food Science at this institution focuses on providing advanced education and research opportunities in the science and technology of food, encompassing areas such as food chemistry,...
Oregon State University
PhD in Food Science and Technology
- Corvallis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program in Food Science and Technology offers both master's and doctoral degrees focused on advanced study and research in food quality, safety, processing, and technology. It prepares students to...
North Carolina State University
PhD in Food Science
- Raleigh, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Food Science at North Carolina State University is designed to prepare students for advanced research and leadership roles in the field of food science. The curriculum emphasizes a ...
University of Minnesota
Food Science Ph.D.
- Minneapolis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Food Science Ph.D. program offers advanced training in the scientific principles underlying food production, processing, safety, and quality. It emphasizes research in areas such as microbiology, ...
Illinois Institute of Technology
Food Science and Nutrition (Ph.D.)
- Chicago, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Food Science and Nutrition is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of how food and nutrients impact health and wellbeing. It offers a mix of research, cour...
Iowa State University
PhD in Meat Science
- Ames, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Meat Science is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of meat production, processing, and quality. It offers a mix of coursework and research opportunities fo...
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Studying Food Safety at the PhD level allows you to tackle crucial issues that impact public health and global food systems. This field combines rigorous scientific research with applied practices to ensure food products are safe, nutritious, and sustainable.
In your PhD program, you'll delve into advanced topics such as microbial risk assessment, foodborne pathogen control, and food safety regulations. Engaging in extensive research, you'll build expertise in analyzing food technology, designing experiments, and developing interventions to prevent contamination. Students strengthen critical thinking as they explore complex food safety challenges within diverse food industries.
You'll work closely with faculty on projects that address real-world issues, preparing you for leadership roles in academia, government, or industry. Graduates often pursue careers in research institutions, regulatory agencies, or food manufacturing firms, where they can implement policies that safeguard public health.