Brewing Science PhD

Program Overview

This university offers a comprehensive program in brewing science, ranging from a one-year MRes to a PhD program. Students conduct independent research projects, receive supervision and support, and participate in training programs. The program is housed in a modern facility and collaborates with allied disciplines.

Program Outline

Outline:

• PhD:
An independent in-depth research project with additional skills development through training programs.
• MPhil:
A shorter research degree (1-2 years) with a research project and a thesis.
• MRes:
A one-year course (180 credits) consisting of a thesis (120-160 credits) and modules (20 credits).

Assessment:

• PhD:
Assessed by a research thesis and regular meetings with a supervisor.
• MPhil:
Assessed by a research thesis.
• MRes:
Assessed by a thesis and coursework modules.

Teaching:

• PhD:
Regular meetings with a supervisor and an annual review.
• MPhil:
Supervision and support from a supervisor.
• MRes:
Taught modules and supervision for the research component.

Careers:

• Careers in academia, industry, or other fields related to brewing science.
• Support from the university's career services, including workshops, one-to-one appointments, and employer connections.

Other:

• Projects are typically hosted in the purpose-built Brewing and Bioenergy Building, equipped with two state-of-the-art pilot scale breweries.
• Collaboration with disciplines allied to brewing, such as plant and crop sciences, food and nutrition sciences, microbiology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
• The UK Midlands region has strong historic links to brewing, with the campus located near the famous brewing center of Burton-upon-Trent.
• For the MRes, additional funding from industry or a similar source is typically required to cover the practical component of the research.

Fees and Funding

UK fees: PhD & MPhil - £5,100 / MRes - £9,250 International fees: MRes/MPhil - £30,200 or £35,750 depending on the nature of your project. PhD - up to £52,500 per year