Starting a PhD in food science allows you be a part of innovation and contribute to the future direction of the discipline.
PhD degrees in food science usually take around three to four years to complete when studying full-time, or between six and eight years to complete when studying part-time.
Those who wish to work in the academic and research areas of food science will be helped with a PhD.
You can finance your postgraduate studies with both scholarships and government funding. For the former, have a look at our scholarship search tool to see which Australian universities offer financial support for PhD food science programs. For the latter, learn more about Youth Allowance or Austudy by reading up here.
You will need to have completed a bachelor’s of Science degree. Most universities would prefer completion of master’s and honours degrees before you are eligible for joining a doctorate program. Some universities may also require some proof of English abilities.
To apply for your PhD program you will need to submit a thesis proposal and find a supervisory team to guide your future academic work.