Overview

Philosophy in Food Studies programme at Taylor's University consistently attracts an exceptional pool of applicants, reflecting the programme's academic prestige. Best to apply early to become part of our passionate cohort of doctoral candidates.

As a doctoral candidate in Food Studies, you will engage in cutting-edge research, pushing the boundaries of knowledge in this interdisciplinary field. You will delve into topics that shape our food systems, exploring their impact on society and the environment. Whether your aspirations lie in academia, industry, government, or non-governmental organisations at the local, regional, or global level, our programme prepares you to make a meaningful impact in your chosen career path.

Career:

When you've successfully completed this Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

Food Marketing
Product Manager in Food Industries
Management in Foodservice
Consultant in Foodservice Planning & Design
Business & Market Analyst for Food Industries

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Food Cultures & Health

Gastronomy, Heritage & Tourism

Food Security & Sustainability

Food Safety, Fraud & Risk

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applicants are advised to submit their application at least 8 weeks (2 months) prior to the commencement date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Food Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.6

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Masters

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

Bachelor's Degree

Passed Bachelor's degree in the field or related fields with min. CGPA 3.67 and passed related qualifying assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

6496 USD / year

≈ 6496 USD / year

Additional Details

Local

MYR 51,560 (Normal Mode)

MYR 51,560 (Normal Mode, Part Time)

MYR 34,640 (Prior Publication)

International

USD19,489 (Normal Mode)

USD 14,315 (Prior Publication)

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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