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
- Pre-registration deadlines: 28 February, 21 March, 30 May, 31 July, 15 October, 28 November
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Barcelona, Spain
Disciplines
Biotechnology BotanyWhat students do after studying
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.
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
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents763 EUR / year≈ 763 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals763 EUR / year≈ 763 EUR / year
Additional Details
If your access qualification for the PhD is from within Spain the price is €545.
Living costs
Barcelona
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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