Doctoral Studies in Food Science and Technology aim to carry out modern and high-level research, as well as to train scientists who will be able to participate in the development and evolution of science and basic research. The graduates of the Doctoral Studies are going to be employed in the research sector, in companies and constitute the academic potential in Greece and abroad.
At the same time, the Doctoral Studies program of the Department of Food Science and Technology is a source of academic excellence and aims at the international academic recognition of the Department, but also of the University of Patras in general, and contributes to the quantitative and qualitative strengthening of the research result.
The minimum requirements for one’s participation in the PhD program are as follows:
- Diploma or Degree from a Greek University (or TEI) or equivalent recognized institution of another country related to Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences and Life Sciences.
- Master’s degree (MSc) awarded by a National or International University Foundation, or an Integrated Master’s degree in accordance with Article 46 of Law 4485/2017 (Appendix a).
In exceptional cases (for example the existence of a very high level of scientific publication, or the possession of a patent), and after a proposal of the Doctoral Studies Committee and a decision of the Department Assembly, a candidate without a postgraduate degree may be admitted to the program. This exception does not apply to graduates of TEI, ASPAITE or similar schools.
For doctoral candidates without a master’s degree, the minimum time to complete their doctoral thesis is set at 4 years.
Also, the Assembly of the Department can define the attendance and successful completion of some undergraduate courses for these candidates. The time spent attending these compulsory additional courses is counted towards the total minimum time to complete their doctoral thesis.
In all other cases, the minimum time to complete the doctoral thesis cannot be less than three (3) full calendar years from the time of the appointment of their three-member advisory committee.