Food Science (PhD)
Graduate training and research in fundamental and applied aspects of food science.
Why choose this program?
Work and research in a highly competitive and sophisticated industry incorporating new technologies, processes, packaging, and transportation strategies while applying basic scientific principles to practical problems associated with the preservation, storage, quality, and safety of the food supply.
You will benefit from graduate level class work and research opportunities related to food process technology, food microbiology, edible oils, engineering design, post-mortem biochemistry of muscle foods, proteins and enzymes, food rheology, and beverage science.
You also have the opportunity to access a wide range of food processing equipment, a pilot plant, and well-equipped laboratories including some facilities shared with the Canadian Institute of Fisheries Technology, a specialized resource centre for graduate education and research in food science and food process engineering with emphasis on seafoods.
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Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
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Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
