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New food and drink product development MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD at Abertay University

New food and drink product development MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD at Abertay University
Course Duration 1-3 Years
Course Intake February, June , October
Course Details Website Link Visit Website 
Course Level PhD
Tution Fees £ 15,750
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 80
PTE 61

New food and drink product development – practical collaborations with industry through Food Innovation@Abertay

This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.

The food and drink industry is extremely important to the UK/Scottish economy and Abertay research within the Division of Engineering and Food Science is at the forefront of new developments and knowledge transfer in food innovation and sustainability.

Current research projects cover a range of food science and technology topics. These include: evaluation of novel yeasts for whisky fermentations, legumes as sustainable raw materials for foods and beverages, non-thermal food preservation processes, ultasound extraction of food bioactives, Maillard reaction products, food antioxidants, E-cigarette emissions, sensory science using electromyography and chemistry of oak maturation of spirits.

Experts in the Division are also researching aspects of human nutrition and public health and have been contributing to Scottish Government policy on food and dietary issues specifically pertaining to Scotland. 

We collaborate closely with industry and external research institutes and have excellent laboratory and pilot plant facilities for research and new product development, together with a state-of-the art sensory suite for consumer evaluation of novel food and drink products.

MSc by Research normally 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, MPhil normally 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, PhD normally 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

Abertay University Highlights

Foundation Year 1994
Type of University Public
Location Urban
Percentage of Undergraduates 89%
Graduate Prospects 94%
Acceptance Rate 29.04%
Mode of Application Online
Type of Courses Full time/Part-time

Abertay University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International applicants are always encouraged to have an estimate of the expenses required to study in a foreign land before enrolling at any institute abroad. A basic estimate of the expenses comprising cost of living in the UK is as compiled below.

Tuition fee*

Course Fee for International students (in pounds)
Undergraduate programmes 15,500 / 14,000**
Postgraduate taught degrees 16,000
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Food, Environment, Sport, Science, Engineering 14,750
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Ethical Hacking, Computing, Nursing, Computer Games, Computer Arts 13,750
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Economics, Accountancy, Counselling, Marketing, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Business 12,750
Pre-sessional English programme (5 weeks) 1100
Pre-sessional English programme (9 weeks) 2200

*One must note that the tuition fees are different for Scottish and EU students and students from England, North Ireland and Wales.

**Note that the tuition fee may vary for different courses.

Other expenses

Entity Estimated cost (in pounds)
Accommodation 300 – 400 per month
Electricity and gas 30 – 50 per month
Telephone bills 15 – 20 per month
Travel (student railcard) 30 per year
TV licence 147 per year

Abertay University Application Process

Basic Admission Requirements

  1. Offer letter
  2. Referees
  3. Personal statement
  4. Minimum 65% in boards or equivalent A-levels or IB
  5. Specific requirements of countries. 
  6. Visa
  7. Proof of proficiency in the English Language: The minimum score required for application with the university are as follows:
English Proficiency Test Minimum Score
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 78
Pearsons(PTE Academic) 54
WAEC/NECO C6
International Bacc English B at S5 or H5( if pursuing English A then the result is not needed)
Cambridge B2 First Cambridge Grading Scale-169
Cambridge C1 Advanced Cambridge Grading Scale-169
Cambridge C2 Proficiency
Abertay University Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate £ 14,361
Postgraduate  16,425
Abertay University Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living £ 4,860
Campus accommodation £ 3,860
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
Abertay University English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.0
IELTS Postgraduate 6.0
TOEFL Undergraduate 78
TOEFL Postgraduate 78
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
Abertay University University Contact Details
Abertay University Address
Bell Street,Dundee Bell Street DD1 1HG
Abertay University Email
ez@abertay.ac.uk
Abertay University Phone
+44 (0)1382 308000