Introduction
PhD Food Safety and Biotechnology
Research Strategies
This programme focuses on applied aspects of advanced and emerging analytical technologies to address current issues in food safety, nutrition, and food supply. It covers the entire food chain from farm to fork and places a strong emphasis on the link between improved food safety and nutrition and improved public health.
Research Strengths
Advanced and emerging technological and analytical platforms (biosensors, isotopic and comics)
Animal food and feed safety
Animal health and disease diagnostics
Global food security
Food and nutrition metabolomics
Food and nutrition quality measurements
Food chemistry
Food safety detection methodology
Food traceability and authenticity
Immunodiagnostics for food contaminant and toxin detection
Natural compounds and their health applications
Novel and functional foods
Therapeutic biomolecules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally a Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.
Additional Information for International Students
International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for the English language for visa purposes.
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
*Taken within the last 2 years.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Students will be based in modern, world-class laboratory facilities equipped with state-of-the-art, highly advanced analytical instruments.
Students will gain excellent practical experience of advanced and emerging analytical techniques for food safety analysis and monitoring.
The School has a wide range of strong, international links with governments, academia, and industry.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts help our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts help our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.
FEES & FUNDING
There is a range of funding and scholarship options available to those considering study at Queen's.
PhD Funded Studentships
We offer fully funded studentships to outstanding postgraduate researchers across our three faculties and five Doctoral Training Centres.
