Overview

About the programme

Research at the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry is mainly conducted in the areas of biomechanics and lameness, exercise physiology, energy metabolism, artificial spider silk, stress and behaviour.

The science projects at the Swedish University of Agricultural Science can be of basic or applied character and cover questions regarding animal performance, food production, animal welfare and/or clinical aspects.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

organ structure
organ function
integrative physiology
processes leading to the aggregation of proteins
enzymes involved in the metabolism of nucleotides
molecular mechanisms in inflammation
the production of artificial spider silk

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Prospective students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biochemistry Physiology View 7 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted, you need to:

hold a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification or at least 240 credits, of which a minimum of 60 credits are from second-cycle courses;
meet the English language requirements;
demonstrate enough potential and skills to be able to successfully complete your studies.

Those who appear to be best suited to doctoral studies will be invited to an interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students are not required to pay tuition fees.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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