University of Latvia - Biology - Phd doctorate doctor's
Biology
Last updated on:2019-11-07
Type of study programme | Doctoral degree | |
Degree | Doctor of Biology | |
Licence/accreditation | Study direction accredited until 31-Dec-2022 | |
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Duration | 3 years (full time), 4 years (part-time) | |
Study type | Full-time/Part-time | |
Credit points | 144 (ECTS: 216) | |
Study language | Latvian and English (LV-EN) | |
Study arrangements | International students study in English and Latvian according to an individual plan. | |
Fees | 2134 (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long term residents) or 6500 EUR (Other countries citizens) per year - full-time 2134 (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and EU long term residents) or 5000 EUR (Other countries citizens) per year - part-time (2019/20) |
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Study programme description | The doctoral study programme research-based training in major fields of Biology: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Human and Animal Physiology, Hydrobiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Zoology. The core part of the programme is a research project under the supervision of experienced academicians. Acquisition of transferable and academic teaching skills is required; three theoretical examinations have to be passed: field, specialization and language. The degree is awarded on the basis of Doctoral Thesis, which are presented in an open seminar. The research results have to be published beforehand. The graduates have wide opportunities of academic and industrial employment. |
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Study programme link | www.lu.lv/en/admission/study-programmes/doctoral-study-programmes/study-programmes-for-international-students/biology/ |
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Requirements | Master’s Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Medicine or Chemistry | |
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Apply online | Full-time Part-time |
Higher Education Institution
19 Raina Blvd., Riga LV 1586, Latvia
Phone:+ 371 67034408 Fax:+ 371 67034399
E-mail:studies@lu.lv www.lu.lv/en