Help resolve food security challenges facing growing populations with PhD in Food Sciences & Technology.Become a leading scientific researcher in the increasingly important areas of food sustainability and nutrition.PhD in Food Sciences & Technology program at VU In your doctoral degree in Food Sciences and Technology, you’ll conduct original research at the forefront of its field. VU’s research in advanced food systems allows you to contribute real advances to the study of food-sustainability and innovative food production. These address the complex nutritional needs of industrialised and developing nations. Within VU's research focus areas, we work closely with industry to discover scientific and technological solutions to food-related problems. Multidisciplinary food and nutrition research is undertaken in partnership with government, industry, not-for-profit organisations and other universities in Australia and overseas. Throughout your study, you’ll have the support of leading scientific researchers. You’ll learn to present your findings clearly and effectively in a thesis, and through public presentations and publications. Our food-science focus The food science and technology program offers research specialisations in the following areas: food processing functional foods and nutraceuticals with emphasis on probiotics enhancement of shelf life of foods physical chemistry of foods dairy and cereal science and technology microbial and enzyme technology and engineering analytical systems food safety and risk management systems food security. Careers in food science and technology Following your PhD, you’ll be ready for a scientific-research or advisory role. Opportunities exist in government, health care, food-science organisations, and universities. Job Outlook:R&D scientistspolicy and planning managersuniversity lecturers Course structure The PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time). As well as enrolling in Research Thesis units Doctor of Philosophy (Science) students will be required to complete two coursework units, ROP8001 and ROP8002. An average result of 70% is required in the compulsory coursework units in order to proceed to candidature confirmation. Ongoing progression is subject to policy and procedures for candidature management as per the VU HDR Policy.