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Overview of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies in Taylor's University Malaysia

The Doctor of Philosophy in Food Studies programme offers students the opportunity to conduct research on food from the perspectives and methods of the social sciences. The programme prepares researchers and practitioners to tackle critical issues related to the cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions of food. Graduates are expected to venture in the academia, industry, government and non-governmental organisations at the local, regional or global level. 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature.

REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Masters

A Master's degree [Level 7, MQF); OR

• Bachelor’s Degree

Passed Bachelor's Degree and has registered as a Master Degree by Research for less than one year, shown competency and capability in conducting research at the Doctoral Degree level, and achieved rigorous internal assessment and approval by Taylor's University Senate approval; OR

• Other academic qualifications

Any other equivalent qualifications which is recognized by Malaysian government accepted by Taylor's University Senate.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Minimum score of 6.0; OR

• MUET

Band 4 OR its equivalent.

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to 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

• Food Health & Nutritional Counselors
• Food Anthropologist
• Food Journalist
• Food Engineer
• Academician