Master of Science by Research in Analytical, sensory and consumer science (food and drink)

Abertay University

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 22,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Oct 2025

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UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1994

Total Students: 4,500 +

Int. Students: 3,800 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Bell St, Dundee DD1 1HG, United Kingdom

Master of Science by Research in Analytical, sensory and consumer science (food and drink)

Program Overview

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 contact PGRS Recruitment.

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, including:

  • Evaluation of novel yeasts for whisky fermentations
  • Legumes as sustainable raw materials for foods and beverages
  • Non-thermal food preservation processes
  • Ultrasound extraction of food bioactives
  • Maillard reaction products
  • Food antioxidants
  • E-cigarette emissions
  • Sensory science using electromyography
  • 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.

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