Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science
Use your advanced research skills to contribute to new developments in food sciences. RMIT’s clinical and experiential research projects contribute to the growth and development of food sciences in Australia. Under expert supervision, you will develop your skills and join researchers already active in: application of nanotechnology to food products…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Use your advanced research skills to contribute to new developments in food sciences.
RMIT’s clinical and experiential research projects contribute to the growth and development of food sciences in Australia.
Under expert supervision, you will develop your skills and join researchers already active in:
application of nanotechnology to food products
bioprocessing
biosensors, food microbiology and safety
encapsulation of micronutrients, enzymes, probiotics and essential fatty acids
emerging technologies for improving cheese flavour
food, nutrition and health (nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, nutritional immunology)
functionality of dietary fibre from agricultural by products and native foods
gut microflora, probiotics, prebiotics and health
non-thermal technologies for added value
structure-function relationships of dairy proteins for food products.
This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis with publication or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisor/s.
The School of Science is renowned for our technical expertise and understanding of the commercial realities and needs of different industry sectors. We partner with industry leaders and work collaboratively with experts from other disciplines, shaping a range of solutions to world problems.
Career
You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.
Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.
RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.