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PhD Food Systems at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Food Systems combines a comprehensive investigation of food systems and a commitment to developing methods for solving the current problems of the food system through a cohort intensive experience. Every year, the food systems cohort will work together to address problems and devise potential solutions. Students then move towards disciplinary depth and mastery by designing a course of study with a dissertation committee and developing a research proposal.

Department: Food Systems  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

75 credits, including a minimum of 30 hours of graded coursework and 20 credits of supervised dissertation research. FS 7491Doctoral Dissertation Researchminimum of 20 credits EDLP 7090Dissertation Writing Seminar1-3

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Entry requirements

Maintain a 3.00 GPA in designated first and second year courses and successful completion of the comprehensive exam. Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

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