University:
Type:
University
Region:
Śląskie
Programme:
Biotechnology
Area:
Biological sciences
Level:
Doctoral studies
Mode of studies:
full-time programme
Duration:
4 years (8 semesters)
Tuition fee:
3000 euro per year - non-EU/EFTA citizens / no tuition fees - EU/EFTA citizens applying on a regular basis; application fee - 200 euro.
Degree awarded:
Philosophy Doctor
Scholarships available:
No
Application deadline:
Saturday, 30 August, 2014
Language:
EN
Start date:
Wednesday, 1 October, 2014
Credits (ECTS):
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Admission requirements:
- CV
- diploma of an MSc or equivalent degree with supplement;
- letter of recommendation;
- declaration of the future supervisor on the availability of the funds necessary to conduct the research project by the Ph.D. student;
- synopsis of the research project that will lead to a doctoral degree;
- list of the candidate’s publications and conference presentations;
- certificates of foreign language competence.
Description:
Ph.D. in Advanced Methods in Biotechnology and Biodiversity
Courses aim at training students in the application of the wide variety of advanced methods that are used in research, which are led by the faculty labs, e.g.: Advanced molecular cytogenetics; Chromatin immunostaining methods; Plant morphogenesis in vivoand in vitro; Cyto- and histochemical analysis of embryonic animal tissues; Biomarkers in studies of exposure and effects of xenobiotics in the environment; Biotechnology of microorganisms; Practical bioinformatics; Plant functional genomics; Techniques for biodiversity of soil microorganisms, plants and animals. All courses are taught in English.
Graduate skills:
Students obtain skills in the advanced methods that are used in Biotechnology and Biodiversity research and are led by the departments of the Faculty of Biology and Environment Protection. They also improve their presentation skills and participate in departmental and faculty seminars.
All PhD students are involved in original research projects leading to the PhD degree. The supervision is provided by the senior academic staff and is in line with the research profile of the department involved.
Career opportunities:
Being trained in advanced lab techniques and presentation of results in English, students completing the PhD programme and obtaining the PhD degree are prepared to join research groups at institutions involved in Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Biology studies, both in basic and applied sciences.
Tuition, other fees applicable:
- EU/EFTA citizens applying on a regular basis – no fees;
- Non-EU/EFTA citizens: 3 000 EUR per year;
- 200 EUR – application fee.
Other requirements:
- a valid health certificate issued by an authorised health care institution stating no counter indications to the student starting higher education studies (subject to the field of study);
- an insurance policy covering illness and personal accident insurance for the duration of study in Poland;
- a completed application form;
- 3 ID photographs.
Contact:
International Students Admissions Office, admission@us.edu.pl