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
Pre-registration deadlines: 20 March, 30 May, 30 July, 15 October, 15 November.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Animal ScienceWhat 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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
540 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for 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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