Overview

Oenology and Biotechnology from Rovira i Virgili University includes a series of specific training activities (some optional and some compulsory). They broaden the knowledge of students, fostering generic skills and interdisciplinary relations between them.

Careers

Students who successfully complete the doctoral programme will be able to work in the following areas:

Private companies in the field of oenology and biotechnology (wineries, suppliers, hospitals, biotechnology companies, etc.).

Teaching and research in universities.

Public research organisations (research institutes, research centres, technology centres, etc.).

Public authorities at European, national, regional or local level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Oenology

Web of Science

Advanced presentations skills

Leadership and directive competences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-04 00:00:00

Language

English, Spanish, Catalan

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 5 other PhDs in Biotechnology in Spain

Academic 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

An academic record in the scientific and technical fields (biotechnology, oenology, food science and technology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine, etc.) at undergraduate and graduate level.

To enter the programme it is recommended to have completed the master's degree in Oenology or in Fermented Beverages at the URV. Students from other master's degrees will be individually assessed by the Academic Committee of the doctoral programme.

Reading comprehension in English and Spanish.

Previous experience of laboratory work.

To have, optionally, a support letter from a professor of the programme in the research line chosen as a supervisor of the doctoral thesis.

Curriculum vitae

Spanish identity card, passport or Foreigners’ Identity Number (NIE), if it is the first time you have studied at the URV.

Tuition Fee

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International

766 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 766 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

548 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 548 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Tarragona

580 - 960 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

One of the aims of the university is to facilitate access to higher education and to prevent exclusion for financial reasons. Every year, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili offers three kind of scholarships: URV Master’s Grants, URV Master’s AUIP Grants and Grants for initiation in teaching and research URV -BIDI. Application period opens in April and closes in June.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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