Doctor of Philosophy In Food Studies PhD

Taylor's University Malaysia

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Course Details

Qualification Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Duration 2 years

Intake Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct

English Requirement IELTS 6.0

Class Type Physical

Yearly Tuition fees

Year	Fee
1st Year	MYR 26,880.00
2nd Year	MYR 26,880.00

Other Fees

Description	Fee
Deposit (Refundable)	MYR 3,000.00
International Student Fee (Annual)	MYR 2,300.00
Visa and Insurance	MYR 2,968.00
International Student Charge	MYR 3,000.00
International Student Enrolment Fee	MYR 2,800.00

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies degree at Taylor University Malaysia offers advanced research possibilities in the subject of food studies. Students perform in-depth research projects with the assistance of specialized mentors and state-of-the-art facilities. Graduates can contribute to advances in food science, nutrition, and culture by working in academia, research facilities, or the food business. They can leave with specific skills.

Entry Requirements

Masters

Masters degree in the field or related fields (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent as accepted by the Taylor's University Senate

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,related fields,Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment

Future Careers

Food Anthropologist, Consultant in Foodservice Planning & Design ,Academician

Curriculum

Duration

Research Methodology:

Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours), which have English as the medium of instruction, in the first year of their candidature.

Key Research Areas

Food Cultures & Health

Contemplate conflicts between social and medical norms as well social interactions in constructing individual and collective identities, especially in multi-ethnic societies. Impact the tailoring of public health messages based on socio-cultural and socio-economic contexts in Malaysia. Contribute to a shift in public health policies from a population and science-based approach to a target group-based and social-reality-based approach.

Gastronomy, Heritage & Tourism

Analyse the processes of defining food heritages and their relations with the construction of collective identities. Provide insights that help institutions & NGOs with territorial development and population-led initiatives relying on food heritage as a socio-economic, socio-cultural and political resource.

Food Security & Sustainability

Examine food security in conjunction with global environmental and health issues, as well as controversies surrounding food production, processing, distribution and consumption of food. Provide insights on the potential of formulation of insect-based feeds and foods as a growing industrial sector for Asia.

Food Safety, Fraud & Risk

Analyse the perception of food risk, the design of collective risk management schemes, and the conditions for food policies development. Follow food concerns and relook into the guidelines on food fraud mitigation in Asia.

Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by Taylor’s University and meet the minimum CGPA based on above.