Leeds,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Infant Feeding in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds
University of Leeds
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Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
29,250
(c. USD39,028.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Infant Feeding team is one of three research groups within our Human Appetite Research Unit (HARU) at the University of Leeds. This team investigates the psychological mechanisms behind various elements of infant feeding, such as hunger signals, appetite regulation, food preferences, and feelings of fullness. Key research areas include: Pinpointing genetic and environmental contributors to childhood obesity, Analyzing hunger and fullness indicators in infants, Decoding infant communication via facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and body language, Exploring how preschoolers develop food preferences, Implementing hands-on learning to improve vegetable acceptance in young children, Studying the impact of portion sizes on children in preschool and elementary school.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
copies of your degree certificate(s)
transcripts of marks achieved in degree-level qualifications
evidence of English language qualifications
references if available (alternatively, the Faculty will contact your named academic referees directly).
IELTS band score 6.0 - with not less than 5.5 in any skill area or Internet based TOEFL 80 (with not less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 19 in writing).
Tuition
GBP
29,250