Overview
The Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF) coordinates the PhD in Terrestrial Ecology which consists in writing, presenting and defending am original piece of research which, in this case, is framed within the ambit of the terrestrial ecology.
Professional opportunities
This Terrestrial Ecology programme at the Autonomous University of Barcelona provides the following principal career options.
- Researcher or lecturer in public research bodies and universities.
- Specialist working in public or private institutions, charged with managing land use in general and natural systems in particular.
- Work in private companies operating in the fields of natural resources management, conservation and restoration of ecosystems, or biological control.
Programme Structure
Lines of research available in this program include:- Biodiversity
- Global Change
- The Operation of Ecosystems
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
EcologyWhat 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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