Doctoral of Philosophy Programme in Innovative Food Science and Technology

Programme’s Philosophy

The PhD program in innovative food science and technology aims to prepare food science and technology specialists with in-depth specialized knowledge in food science and technology, focusing on research that can be applied to create new knowledge and innovation, emphasizing on the cost-effective use of resources for sustainable consumption and production as well as build up food security to upgrade and drive the country’s agricultural and food industry, creating academic excellence and professional skills for internationally recognized.

Programme’s Objectives

The aims of this program are to educate the students to have international potential in food science and technology, to be able to integrate knowledge and in-depth research skills in food science and technology to create new knowledge and innovations that lead to strengthening the development of Thailand’s agricultural and food industry, as well as focusing on efficient use of resources for sustainable consumption and production to build up food security, and be able to act in accordance with their roles and duties and complying with the professional ethics of food scientists, academic and research ethics.

Programme’s Highlights

• Opportunities for students to conduct research in a recognized overseas university
• Graduates can create international-standard research output or publication

Career Opportunities

1.   Lecturer/researcher in the field of food science and technology
2.   Academic in a government sector relevant to food science and technology
3.   Occupation in the field of food science and technology such as a research and development staff in a food factory
4.   Entrepreneur
5.   Consultant to the business sector in food science and technology
6.   Other occupations in the food-related field such as food standard establisher

Tuition and Fees

Plan 1.1:
- 45,500 Baht per semester
- 273,000 Baht per programme
Plan 2.1:
- 45,500 Baht per semester
- 273,000 Baht per programme
Plan 2.2:
- 45,500 Baht per semester
- 364,000 Baht per programme

Programme Structure

Plan 1.1: Dissertation (48 Credits)
Plan 2.1: Coursework (12 Credits) and Dissertation (36 Credits)
Plan 2.2: Coursework (24 Credits) and Dissertation (48 Credits)
Programme Structure

(Refer to Doctor of Philosophy Program in Food Science and Technology Year 2022)

Note:

1.1 = Dissertation only (not less than 48 credits) (Master’s degree graduates)
1.2 = Dissertation only (not less than 72 credits) (Bachelor’s degree with honours graduates)
2.1 = Course work (not less than 12 credits) with Dissertation (not less than 36 credits) (Master’s degree graduates)
2.2 = Course work (not less than 24 credits) with Dissertation (not less than 48 credits) (Bachelor’s degree with honours graduates)