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Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies
About
Doctor of Philosophy (Food Studies) at Taylor’s College prepares researchers and professionals to tackle cultural, social, economic, and political challenges in food systems. This interdisciplinary programme fosters advanced research and critical analysis, empowering candidates to drive meaningful change in academia, industry, and policy.
Key facts
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, April, June, September, October |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 10,858 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 11,534 |
Subjects
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Food Science
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 10,858 | $ 11,534 |
| Miscellaneous fees | $ 180 | $ 3,981 |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 11,038 | $ 15,515 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 3,679 | $ 5,172 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any one of these:
- MASTER'S DEGREE: Master’s degree in the field or related fields (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent as accepted by the Taylor's University Senate.
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE: Passed Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.67 and passed related qualifying assessment.
- BACHELOR'S TO DOCTORAL CONVERSION: Bachelor's degree candidates who are registered for master's degree programmes may apply to convert to the doctoral degree programmes subjected to the following conditions:
- Within 1 year for full-time and within 2 years for part-time candidates.
- Having shown competency and capability in conducting research at the doctoral level through rigorous internal evaluation.
- Approval of the Taylor’s University Senate.
English Requirements For International Students:
- IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79 (Internet-Based Test).
- May join the IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score.
- The validity of IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the examination date.
Curriculum
Research Methodology: Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.
Key Research Areas:
- Food Cultures & Health
- Gastronomy, Heritage & Tourism
- Food Security & Sustainability
- Food Safety, Fraud & Risk