[Doctorate] Natural Sciences (Biology)

University of Latvia · Riga, Latvia

Level
PhD
Award
Doctorate (Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Natural Sciences)
Language
English
Duration
3 years (216 ECTS)
Study mode
Full-time
ECTS
216
Tuition
€3,300

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry qualification and requirements
Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Second cycle higher education (master`s degree) in biology, chemistry, forestry, agriculture, nutrition, sports science, as well as a professional medical doctor’s degree or equivalent higher education. Please also add your Bachelor’s degree diploma and its supplements The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside the EU must be certified with an apostille. More information available HERE You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.
Language requirements
English Applicants will need to provide evidence of adequate English language knowledge unless they qualify for an exemption. The following international English language test certificates are accepted as part of your application: LanguageCert International ESOL at least Level Communicator B2 (Written and Spoken exams); TOEFL IBT – at least score 72 TOEFL Essential – at least 8 points IELTS – at least score 6.00 PTE General – at least level B2 FCE – at least level B CPE – Proficiency/C2 Proficiency: any level CAE – C1 Advanced: any level If your previous studies have been obtained in English but not in the country listed below, then you have to present an official letter from your previous educational institution (University, etc.) where is stated that all your studies were in English (medium of instruction is English), and you have to pass interview where the University of Latvia will evaluate your language skills. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: • Australia • The Bahamas • Canada • Ireland • New Zealand • St Vincent and the Grenadines • United Kingdom • United St
Other requirements
Successfully passed entrance examinations: - interview to assess motivation and language skills; - presentation and discussion of PhD thesis proposal with Doctoral Council. Applicants are to upload: 1) Doctoral thesis proposal (3-5 pages) – an outline of the planned research topic, relevance and scientific novelty, research aims, objectives and hypothesis, methodological design, and expected results. Application template is available HERE 2) Curriculum Vitae in Europass format 3) motivation letter.

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