Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science and Technology at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Engineering
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science and Technology
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

This program offers 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. A wide range of food processing equipment a pilot plant and well-equipped laboratories offer unique opportunities for graduate training and research. Students with degrees in food science engineering chemistrybiochemistry microbiology or biology are invited to apply. The graduate degree programs share some facilities 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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must haveFirst-class thesis Masters degree or its equivalentMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standingMost candidates for admission to a doctoral program possess a Master's Degree. Direct entry to some programs is possible for those with exceptional academic standing

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

  • 12th in Canada (QS World University Rankings 2027)
  • Top 100 internationally (THE Impact Rankings 2026)
  • Over 300 degree programs and 4,000 courses to choose from
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, one of the lowest in Canada
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