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Graduate Research Programmes

The School offers graduate-level research programmes at the Masters and Doctorate levels. Sustainability is at the core of our research programmes, which align with our four research themes - 

  • Food and Bioprocess Engineering
  • Circular Bioeconomy and Green Energy
  • Environmental and Agricultural Technologies
  • Biosystems Analysis and Modelling

Our Faculty are at the cutting-edge of international research in their fields. Two members of our School Faculty are ranked among the top 1% of the most cited researchers in the world.

Click on the headings below for additional information regarding research programmes in our School.

Our PhD students undertake wide-ranging high-level research in the fields of biosystems and food engineering.

Our structured PhD programme encompasses advanced-level graduate courses and training in state-of-the-art techniques as well as modules to develop personal communication, presentation and other skills needed by effective professionals.

The following will form a part of your structured programme:

  • Research Project:Your project is the focus of your programme, with your principal supervisor as your primary source of information, training, advice and support.
  • Research Studies Panel (RSP):Your RSP will support and monitor your progress during the course of your research studies and to provide advice both to you and your supervisor.
  • Research & Professional Development Planning:ensures that your work is clearly focused on achieving your research and professional goals. 
  • Transfer Assessment - If you want to transfer to a PhD programme.
  • Taught Modules:All PhD students must take 30 credits of taught modules.

Applications for PhD and Research Masters programmes are made directly through a member of our faculty undertaking research in the area that most closely matches your interest and field of study. You should email them directly, specifying your research interests, qualifications and experience and enquire about funding opportunities and scholarships.

The graduate research (PhD) opportunities in our school are normally funded through established research projects. They are often advertised on our School website and social media channels, and on "(opens in a new window)(opens in a new window)Find a PhD".

Contact UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering

Room 303. Agriculture & Food Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 7484 | Location Map(opens in a new window)