PhDVeterinary Medicine and Food Science
| Study location | Estonia |
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| Academic field | Veterinary (ISCED 64) Veterinary Sciences, Agriculture and related subjects (JACS D000) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD |
| Course code | 80134 |
| Tuition fee | FREE |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time The application fee is 100 EUR per applicant, which enables to apply for 2 programme (NB! in the case of PhD level only for 1 programme). The application fee is non-refundable! Applicants who have completed previous study level in Estonia or have Estonian citizenship are exempted from the application fee. Please see more information www.emu.ee/en/admissions/admission-procedure-for-level-studies/application-fee/ |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Admission requirements: magistrikraad (Master’s degree) or corresponding qualification The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. Candidates are expected to send their paper documents to the higher education institution of their first preference. In case of EMÜ, following postal address is valid: |
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| Language requirements | English - A recent* TOEFL Certificate: only internet-based test scores are accepted, with minimum score being 61. *no more than two years’ old. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Inserting a motivational letter is required for this programme. Doctoral thesis project – recognized by the supervisor at Estonian University of Life Sciences For more information and the complete list of required documents, please see our homepage |
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Overview
General objectives of the programme: training of scientists, teachers and top specialists competent in veterinary medicine, food science and associated areas. The acquired knowledge and skills enable the graduate qualified in veterinary medicine to work at universities, research and development institutes, governmental food and veterinary authorities, veterinary and food laboratories, agricultural, food and biomedical enterprises. The graduate of food science is qualified to work at universities, research and development institutes, the food industry, product development and food control laboratories, governmental organisations.
Programme structure
240 ECTS (basic study 20 ECTS, speciality study 35-40 ECTS, optional subjects 0-5 ECTS, doctoral thesis 180 ECTS).
Students have to pass all compulsory courses and defend the Doctoral thesis.
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