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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food Science - Direct Entry at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

Research generally involves basic chemistry, microbiology, and unit processes applied to food systems; it may also be commodity based, with current emphasis on grains, edible oils, meats, native fruits, functional foods and nutraceuticals, and bioproducts. Faculty research interests include food chemistry, food analysis, detection of food adulteration, meat science, product development, microencapsulation, biofuels, food safety, quality assurance and food governance, and the processing and utilization of grain...

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program; A minimum of 12 credit units at the 800-level; doctoral candidacy assessment; write and successfully defend a dssertation based on original investigation; Work-Integrated Learning Concentration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research; a cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work); a four-year honours, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/food-science.php

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