PhD Food Innovation and Sustainable Nutrition at University of West London

A Food Innovation and Sustainable Nutrition PhD will enable you to become an expert in your chosen area of food science. Research in the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) focuses on exploring innovation within the food sector. We investigate product development, nutritional needs, production processes and sustainable strategies for food waste upcycling.

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Food Innovation and Sustainable Nutrition PhD aims to create researchers capable of grasping advancements across multiple disciplines, testing hypotheses using transdisciplinary methodologies and generating well-integrated knowledge which can be applied within industry. With academic staff with extensive professional experience within a vast array of disciplines, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project.

Career pathways

As a Food Innovation and Sustainable Nutrition PhD graduate, you will be a recognised authority within your research field. Having gained valuable transferable skills during your PhD, you will be a self-motivated project managers with excellent organisational and analytical skills, experienced in public speaking and event planning with an ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and communicate large amounts of complex data. Job roles include: food technologist; food science consultant; food production manager; education and training; public administration.

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