Overview

The PhD in Plant Biology and Biotechnology has the fundamental aim of preparing students to be able to begin and complete an original and innovative research project, which is done through the doctoral thesis, and is aimed at training in research and the capacity to be able to carry out research projects in the public sector and in companies on the national and international levels.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme at the Autonomous University of Barcelona provides the following principal career options:

Researcher at national and international universities and research institutions
Researcher in different company R&D+I departments
Responsibility for collections and conservation of plant germoplasma in botanical gardens and national and international collection centres
Business owner
Consultant
Teaching at university or secondary level
Plant biotechnology product management
Scientific publishing management

Programme Structure

Lines of research include:

Crop Plant Genomics
Fungal Biology and Plant Disease Control
Physiology of Plants in Adverse Conditions
Plant Molecular Genetics
Systematic Botany and Phylogenetics of Plants and Fungi

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 30 May, 30 July, 15 October, 15 November

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology Botany

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

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certification or academic record of the Degree or the Spanish or foreign degree
Certification or academic record of the Master's Degree / Doctoral Program
Certification or academic record of the DEA or the Research Proficiency
Motivation letter
Research project or plan
DNI / Passport
Curriculum vitae
Reference letters
Document of acceptance of the academic tutor
Document of acceptance of the thesis supervisor
If the thesis supervisor is external to the UAB, CV of the thesis supervisor with investigative merits: doctor's degree, publications, research projects, congresses
Language level accreditation
Accreditation of courses on quantitative and / or qualitative methodological techniques

Tuition Fee

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International

540 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

540 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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