Be able to conduct original research in an area of interest to you, and of broader significance to the University, industry and the community.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an advanced research program that provides the necessary skills to undertake research suitable to add to the knowledge base of Food Sciences and Technology, and allows you to become independent, competent and highly sought-after researchers.  The course promotes the development of research skills and training, including:

• ethics
• critical appraisal of literature
• development of oral presentations skills and techniques
• production of a thesis and scholarly articles in journals and peer-reviewed conferences

During your study, you will be assisted by our experienced research supervisor with appropriate qualifications and proven research skills in the relevant field.

• Location:
  St Albans and Werribee
• College:
  College of Health and Biomedicine
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HPFS
• Duration:
  4 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• academic and research focused positions in the relevant fields of study.
• a research-related or high level professional in chosen industry

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Graduates of this course have the academic knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to become capable, independent researchers, in order to be able to pursue a research-related or high level professional career in their industry and/or as a Higher Education academic in their field of studies.

The course objectives are to produce graduates who have:

1. expert understanding of a substantial body of theory and its practical application at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including substantial expert knowledge of ethical research principles and methods applicable to the field.
2. intellectual independence and cognitive skills to undertake a systematic investigation, reflect critically on theory and practice and evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, including identifying, evaluating and critically analysing the validity of research studies and their applicability to a research problem.
3. expert cognitive, technical and creative skills to:
   • design, develop and implement a research project/s to systematically investigate a research problem
   • develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge
   • manage, analyse, evaluate and interpret data, synthesising key ideas and theorising within the context of key literature
4. expert communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions; to disseminate and promote new insights; and to cogently present a complex investigation of originality, or original research, both for external examination and to specialist (eg. researcher peers) and non-specialist (industry and/or community) audiences through informal interaction, scholarly publications, reports and formal presentations.
5. capacity to reflect on, develop and evaluate strategies for achieving their own learning and career goals.
6. intellectual independence, initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further learning.
7. ethical practice and full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs.
8. autonomy, authoritative judgment, adaptability and responsibility as an expert and leading scholar.

PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time).

• Research Thesis (Full Time)

  Unit code

  HFP6901

  Credits

  48

• Research Thesis (Part Time)

  Unit code

  HFP6911

  Credits

  24

• Research Thesis (Full Time)

  Unit code

  HFP6902

  Credits

  48

• Research Thesis (Part Time)

  Unit code

  HFP6912

  Credits

  24

• International: Achieved an IELTS, (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6) or equivalent and completed a Masters degree or a relevant four year undergraduate degree with Honours or its equivalent at a high standard.
• Other: Completed a Masters degree or a relevant four year undergraduate degree with Honours or its equivalent at a high standard.