Doctoral Programme in Biology

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Overview

The first year of the Doctoral Programme in Biology at Universidade de Aveiro includes a curricular component (60 ECTS) structured in Advanced Courses, focused on various thematic areas of the scientific field of Biology (total of 24 ECTS), tutorial classes (20 ECTS), and the preparation of the thesis component (16 ECTS).

The thesis must consist of original research in the scientific field of Biology at the choice of the student, within one of the subject areas offered under the Advanced Courses: Molecular Biology and Genetics; Cell Biology; Microbiology; Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management; Ecotoxicology and Environmental Biology; Marine Biology; Tropical Biology and Ecology; Cygenetics and Aquatic Resources; Communication, Dissemination and Biological Illustration; Biology and Applied Biosciences.

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The flexible organization of the curricular component of Advanced Courses modules allows the recognition of skills and knowledge gained in courses / training obtained in other Universities / Research Centers, national or foreign, provided that such training is recognized by the Coordinating Committee of the Doctoral Program.

The general objectives of the PhD program are:

• A general understanding of the main branches of biology, and the ability to recognize their interactions.
• The high quality training in a research environment demanding yet supported, with the participation of scientists of international standing.
• Training in advanced methods and techniques of analysis and applied research in the field and laboratory.
• Developing the capacity to seek and interpret complex scientific information.
• The development of the ability to conduct original research and able to fulfill the process of peer review.
• The development of the ability to conceptualise, design, implement and manage scientific research.
• The development of the ability to interact with teams of interdisciplinary research in the identification and formulation of relevant scientific problems.
• The development of the ability to find funding for the implementation of scientific edge.
• The development of the ability to present ideas and the scientific specialist and non-specialist audiences results.
• The acquisition of skills in entrepreneurship and self-employment area.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

• Cell Biology
• Biology and Applied Biosciences
• Biology and Tropical Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Communication, Distribution and Biological Illustration

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Admission requirements

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.

Other requirements

General requirements

The general documentation required in all calls is as follows:

• Identification Document or Citizen Card. Foreign applicants may present another identification document indicating their details, in particular their nationality.
• Qualifications certificate indicating the degree with which you are applying and respective final classification.
• The candidate holding a foreign qualification must fill out the application with an official declaration issued by the Higher Education Institution where they concluded the academic degree (final classification, evaluation scale used).
• Certificate of the courses the candidate has taken, as well as their classification and credits.
• Other documents that the candidate considers relevant to the assessment of their curricular merit.

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Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 4,480 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year)
• EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 4,480 AUD / year (≈ 2,750 EUR / year)

Living costs

Aveiro, Portugal

815-1,466 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.