Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science)

Program Overview

The University of Manitoba's Food Science PhD program is a three-year research-based program that focuses on food processing and safety, with an emphasis on food quality and acceptability. Students conduct research in areas such as food microbiology, product development, and food safety and quality. The program culminates in a thesis project that may include basic, applied, or practical research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Food Science (PhD) program at the University of Manitoba is a three-year research-based program focused on food processing and food safety, with particular emphasis on relationships with food quality and acceptability. Students in the program will conduct research in a variety of areas, including food microbiology, product development and processing, and food safety and quality.

Outline:

Sample Course Offerings:

• FOOD 7090: Unit Process Operations (3 credit hours)
• FOOD 7150: Food Science Seminar (3 credit hours)
• FOOD 7160: Food Carbohydrates (3 credit hours)
• FOOD 7180: Food Science Cereal Grains (3 credit hours)
• FOOD 7200: Advanced Food Microbiology (3 credit hours)
• FOOD 7240: Topics in Food Science (3 credit hours)
• FOOD 7260: Advanced Meat Science (3 credit hours)
• FOOD 7270: Food Rheology (3 credit hours)

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