Overview
Plant Sciences - Plants for Life from Universidade Nova de Lisboa innovative training is unique in the country, representing an opportune and highly valuable input to increase the competitiveness and innovation ability in an area of crucial importance for the sustainable development and future of human society.
Overcoming these limitations through the generation of better food, feed and energy crops, while ensuring sustainability and environmental health, is one of the contemporary challenges for plant scientists.
Students at Plant Sciences - Plants for Life from Universidade Nova de Lisboa will be able to address key biological questions related to:
- plant growth and development,
- plant responses to environmental stress
- the improvement of crop varieties and plant products.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Plant Cell and Developmental Biology
- Plant Metabolic Regulation
- Eco-Physiology and Plant Interactions
- Modern Strategies in Crop Breeding
- Plant Biotechnology for Sustainability and Global Economy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Deadlines:
- Phase 1: August 14
- Phase 2: October 31
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Credits
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BotanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Holding a Masters degree or legal equivalent;
- Holding a Bachelor’s degree with a relevant academic or scientific curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council of ITQB NOVA, as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program
- Holding an academic, scientific or professional curriculum recognized by the Scientific Commission of the Doctoral Program and approved by the Scientific Council as attesting the capacity to carry out the Program.
- All candidates must be fluent in English.
Tuition Fee
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International
2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
2750 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2750 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Lisbon
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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