PhD in Food Science and Technology
Doctoral research across the food value chain.
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Overview
This is placeholder text. The PhD offers advanced, supervised research training across food processing, safety, nutrition-sensitive value addition and food systems.
Candidates produce an original body of work suitable for peer-reviewed publication and defend a doctoral thesis.
Programme objectives
- Generate original knowledge advancing food science and technology.
- Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals.
- Contribute to policy and industry practice in Uganda and the region.
Curriculum & course breakdown
3 study blocks · 30 credit units in total (placeholder).
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| FST101 | Proposal development | 4 |
| FST102 | Doctoral seminars | 3 |
| FST103 | Advanced methods | 3 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| FST201 | Fieldwork / laboratory research | 4 |
| FST202 | Publications | 3 |
| FST203 | Progress reviews | 3 |
| Code | Course | CU |
|---|---|---|
| FST301 | Thesis writing | 4 |
| FST302 | Internal & external examination | 3 |
| FST303 | Viva voce | 3 |
Who teaches this programme
Teaching is led by academic staff from the Department of Food Technology (placeholder listing).
Fees & funding
| Tuition (Ugandan students)(Placeholder figure) | UGX 3,200,000 / semester |
| Tuition (international students)(Placeholder figure) | USD 2,400 / semester |
| Research & supervision | UGX 800,000 / year |
| Functional fees | UGX 450,000 / year |
Placeholder figures. Confirm against the current Makerere University fees structure before payment. Government sponsorship, bursaries and staggered payment plans may apply.
Entry requirements
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline with strong research component.
- Detailed research proposal aligned to a school priority area.
- Named supervisor within SFTNB.
How to apply
Placeholder guidance. Postgraduate applications go through the Makerere Directorate of Research and Graduate Training, and require a concept note plus two academic references.
- Applications open
- 1 February
- Application deadline
- 30 June
- Interviews / concept review
- July
- Programme begins
- August
Career pathways
Focus areas
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