Animal Production, Ph.D. | Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain
36 months
Duration
540 EUR/year
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About

The PhD in Animal Production at the Autonomous University of Barcelona aims to complete postgraduate research training in that field related to nutrition, genetic improvement and the production of domestic animal species.

Overview

The PhD in Animal Production at the Autonomous University of Barcelona aims to offer PhD students the necessary skills to carry out research in the different branches of animal science. Emphasis is therefore placed on their participation as trainee researchers in some of the existing research groups.

Professional opportunities

This PhD programme provides the following principal career options:

  • R&D&I management in both the public and the private sector, especially in universities and research centres.
  • University teaching.
  • Consultancy services for livestock farms and crop farms and companies producing food for animals.
  • Implementing and managing cooperation projects with other countries.

Programme Structure

Lines of research:
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare
  • Chemical Composition, NIRS Analysis and Nutritional Evaluation of Food
  • Conservation and Improvement of Animal Genetic Resources
  • Electronic Identification and Animal Traceability
  • Molecular Genetics applied to Veterinary Medicine
  • Natural Resources, Livestock Production and Landscape

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Pre-registration deadlines: 20 March, 30 May, 30 July, 15 October, 15 November. 

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

What 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.

Student insurance

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  • 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

    • 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Animal Production.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Go-Again Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

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Spanish Studies Abroad Alumni Scholar Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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