Study PhD Food and Nutritional Sciences at University of Reading in the UK, School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our research spans all aspects of food and nutrition, from farm to fork and beyond. We offer interdisciplinary research projects in a world-leading environment, with a focus on improving the quality and safety of food to deliver health benefits for society.As part of the research community in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, you'll be well supported throughout your time here. We are world-renowned for the quality of our research, making Reading an excellent environment for food scientists.

Which department am I in?

School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,450.00 (US$ 31,575) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,450.00 (US$ 31,575) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus

Whiteknights Campus,

Reading,

Berkshire,

RG6 6AH, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you'll need a Bachelor's degree of at least 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a master's degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.

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