Overview

The study program at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn offers a wide range of courses addressing interdisciplinary research problems, and focuses on encouraging doctoral students to develop their creativity, including creative problem solving, innovation and commercialization of research results.

Career opportunities

The graduates of doctoral programs have advanced and specialist knowledge and skills in the fields of Animal Science and Fisheries.

They can find employment, as leaders and managers, in different sectors of the economy, including specialist companies and laboratories providing services in the sectors of agriculture, agri-food processing and animal breeding.

The graduates are also prepared to pursue their professional career in academia and research institutions in Poland and abroad.

Programme Structure

The study program covers the following major research areas and scientific disciplines:

genomics and proteomics in farm animals
improvement in livestock production in view of management conditions
production technologies, evaluation and shaping of the quality of animal raw materials to produce safe and healthy foods
nutritional strategies to improve animal productivity and welfare, and modify the quality of food products
aquaculture and fisheries
biotechnology in fish protection, restoration and restitution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-06 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Animal Science Marine Science

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
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to doctoral schools is open to candidates who hold the degree of Master of Arts, Master of Science (Master of Engineering) or equivalent.
In exceptional cases, justified by the highest quality of scientific achievements, a person who is a graduate of the first cycle studies or a student who completed the third year of a single cycle five-year master's studies may also be admitted.
Applicants will submit a proposal of a unique research project with bibliography prepared for the purposes of the admission (up to 8 pages of standard typescript, max. 15,000 characters with spaces) and take part in an interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Living costs for Olsztyn

1860 - 2630 PLN /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 Science and Fisheries.

Available Scholarships

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