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Food Science

PhD / Doctoral.
RMIT University

400

in world overall ranking*

26

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from food chemistry or microbiology. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, quality assurance, product manager, food formulation specialist, food safety and compliance scientist, nutritionist, and etc. in companies including Food Standards Agency, Food and Drugs Agency, Amcor, Cargill, General Mills, and etc.

Campus

  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Bundoora, VIC
  • Living Costs in Melbourne**



    Restaurant
    (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
    A$ 15 - 20

    Rent per Month
    (1 bedroom in City Centre)
    A$ 1,583 - 2,094

    Rent per Month
    (1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
    A$ 1,207 - 1,596

    Transportation
    (Daily)
    A$ 7 - 9

    Utilities per Month
    (Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
    A$ 240 - 318

    Average Salary***


    *Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)
    **Source: numbeo.com
    ***Source: payscale.com

    Costs

    Tuition fees per year

    A$ 33,600

    Information

    Duration

    4 years

    Upcoming Intakes

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    Course Code

    079685B

    Hotline

    +61 3 9663 5333

    Email

    australia@augstudy.com

    Scholarships

    LPDP-RMIT Scholarship

    100% of tuition fees

    RMIT Ready Bursary

    20% of tuition fees

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