About the course

Our research covers all levels of food and drink production, contributing to the understanding and controlling of quality and safety. We work with raw materials, through processing, to consumer preference and effects on the body. We are internationally renowned for our research. We study the fundamental understanding of food structure, flavour delivery and its perception.

　　Major research interests are:

　　food flavour and sensory science

　　food microbiology and safety

　　food structure

　　brewing science

　　The University has funded six new Beacons of Excellence committed to tackling global challenges. One of these, the Future Foods Beacon, addresses the challenge of feeding a growing population in a changing world.

　　Research areas

　　flavour release from foods

　　sensory science

　　lipid oxidation

　　food formulation

　　characterisation of macromolecules and macromolecular assemblies using hydrodynamic techniques

　　molecular enzymology

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£79,500

Intake	Location
December, 2023	Sutton Bonington
February, 2024	Sutton Bonington
April, 2024	Sutton Bonington
Summer (April), 2024	Sutton Bonington
July, 2024	Sutton Bonington
October, 2024	Sutton Bonington
December, 2024	Sutton Bonington
February, 2025	Sutton Bonington
April, 2025	Sutton Bonington
July, 2025	Sutton Bonington
October, 2025	Sutton Bonington
December, 2025	Sutton Bonington
February, 2026	Sutton Bonington
April, 2026	Sutton Bonington
July, 2026	Sutton Bonington
December, 2026	Sutton Bonington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nottingham

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject with a merit at masters, other qualifications may also be accepted. ielts 6.5 (6.0 in each element) toefl ibt 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking

　　and 19 in all other elements)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Nottingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　130th / 1250

　　THE World ranking28th / 130

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