Food Sciences
Entry requirements
2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject with a merit at masters; other qualifications may also be accepted
Months of entry
Anytime
Course content
We are internationally renowned for our research. We have in key strengths in food flavour chemistry and flavour perception. Our research covers all levels of food and drink production. Starting with raw materials, through processing to consumer preference, and subsequent effects on the body.
Major research interests are:
- food flavour and sensory science
- food microbiology and safety
- food allergy and protein expression
- alternative proteins
The School of Biosciences research website contains more information on our research areas. You will also find academic contact details and research interests. You should identify a supervisor to work with and contact them before making a formal application.
Department specialisms
The school is ranked the number 1 research environment in the UK for agriculture, veterinary and food science in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. 97% of our work in the Schools of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine and Science was judged to be of international quality.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) score
We are ranked 8th in the UK for research power (2014).
Information for international students
IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each element)
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- part time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MRes
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Enquiries
- postgraduate-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)115 951 5559