Doctorate of Food Technology

The Doctorate of Food Technology is a three-year or four-year programme taught in English language at the Faculty of Technology (FT) of Tomas Bata University in Zlín. This study programme focuses on food processing and production, including the use and development of knowledge in biological, chemical, engineering and other scientific disciplines. Based on the acquired profound theoretical knowledge in the field of food production technology, chemistry and food analysis, biochemistry, microbiology and process engineering, graduates are qualified to carry out research in the sphere of food technologies, food production and processing. Students develop knowledge of the influence of technological processes on chemical composition, physicochemical, bio-chemical, microbiological and nutritional characteristics of products to be processed.

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters (3 or 4 academic years)
Mode of study: Full-time/part-time
Degree obtained: Doctoral (abbr. “Ph.D.”)
Tuition fee: approx. EUR 2,410 per 1 academic year
Scholarship: First-year students may be awarded the TBU PhD scholarship amounting up to CZK 96,000 (approx. EUR 3,560) per academic year (full-time students only). Starting from second year, the total annual amount is based on the student’s academic performance.

• FT educates and prepares students to become professionals in different chemical, technological or engineering fields.
• Research specialization: Trends in Food Technology, Trends in Biotechnology, Biochemical Processes in Foodstuffs, Advanced Food Microbiology, Food Rheology, Advanced Food Packaging.
• Various career opportunities are available to its graduates in a large variety of fields and areas, ranging from technology to management or independent entrepreneurial and research activities.
• FT has earned reputation and acclamation both locally and internationally for its outstanding achievements in conducting high quality research, namely processing of natural and synthetic polymer

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