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Overview
The doctorate program is really necessary due to the importance that food and agriculture industry has in Catalonia, and specially in Barcelona and its metropolitan area. On the other hand, these kinds of industries have a great demand of specialized staff in research and development.
The programme
The main objective of the PhD program is the formation of researchers with international competences and trained to be responsible for university teaching as well as to develop their professional activity in industries or institutions.
Programme Structure
Research lines:
- Aquaculture and Aquatic Product quality
- Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology Group
- Agro-Enviromental Engineering Research Group
- Plant Breeding on Organoleptics Traits
- Plant Protection
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Spanish, Partially taught in Catalan
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biotechnology Food Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Biotechnology in SpainAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CV of academic, professional and research activities, and portfolio designs.
- References to research projects completed and publications.
- Pre-proposal of the subject of the thesis (description, aims, methodology, point of view and bibliography). Maximum of five pages.
- Report by a lecturer backing the applicant.
Tuition Fee
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International
694 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2082 EUR for the full programme during 36 months. -
National
694 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2082 EUR for the full programme 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
Research employment advice and support unit
To meet the growing demand for funding support, the RESEARCH EMPLOYMENT ADVICE AND SUPPORT UNIT assists in the management of predoctoral and postdoctoral grants and scholarships (official UPC grants, FPI grants from the Ministry of Science and Innovation, FPU grants from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport and FI grants from the AGAUR).
http://doctorat.upc.edu/grants
http://www.ctt.upc.edu/Inici_117_121_ca.html
Enrolment aids
Large families with concession card
- General category (3 or 4 children): a 50% reduction on the amount paid for academic university services (enrolment and administrative fees).
- Special category (5 or more children): a 100% reduction on the amount paid for academic university services (enrolment and administrative fees).
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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