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PhD in Marine Sciences and Applied Biology

The PhD in Marine Sciences and Applied Biology is a doctoral program designed for students who hold a degree in Marine Sciences or Biology and have completed 60 credits of a master's degree related to the research lines of the program. These research lines include Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, Fisheries, Pollution, Biotechnology, Biological Control, or Phytopathology.

Objectives and Competences

The program aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in marine sciences and applied biology, enabling them to conduct original research and contribute to the field.

Access and Admission

Student Profile

The recommended student profile for this program is a degree in Marine Sciences or Biology, with at least 60 credits of a master's degree related to the research lines of the program. Students must also have an English level corresponding to B1 CEFR.

General Requirements

To gain access to the program, students must meet the following general requirements:

1. Hold an official Spanish bachelor's degree or equivalent, and a Master's degree or equivalent, with at least 300 ECTS credits completed in total.
2. Alternatively, students may hold a degree obtained in accordance with foreign educational systems within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), without the need for recognition, that certifies a level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework.
3. Students who hold a degree obtained in accordance with foreign educational systems outside the EHEA may also be admitted, after verification by the university that the degree certifies a level of training equivalent to that of the official Spanish Master's degree.
4. Students who hold another Doctoral degree may also be admitted.
5. University graduates who have successfully completed at least two years of training in a program to obtain the official title of one of the specialities in Health Sciences may also gain access.

Specific Requirements

Specific requirements for the program can be found on the PhD program website.

Phases

The admission process consists of the following phases:

Access

• The Admissions Unit of the Students Service manages and validates pre-enrolment applications for the PhD programs.
• It checks compliance with the general requirements that any applicant must have.
• It processes applications for the equivalence of degrees if the access degrees are from outside the EHEA.

Admission

• The Academic Committee of the PhD program studies and resolves pre-enrolment applications according to the established PhD program description.
• This Committee assesses compliance with the specific requirements established by each program.

Enrolment

• Only those who obtained a favorable decision in the previous phases can enroll.
• Admitted applicants must formalize their enrollment within the deadlines established in the calendar.

Calendar

The annual calendar for the program can be accessed through the provided link.

Structure

The program's structure is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in marine sciences and applied biology, including research lines, supervision, and quality assurance.

Supervision and Research Lines

The program offers various research lines, including Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, Fisheries, Pollution, Biotechnology, Biological Control, and Phytopathology. Students are supervised by experienced academics and researchers in their chosen field.

Quality

The program is committed to maintaining high-quality standards, with regular evaluations and assessments to ensure that students meet the required competences and objectives.

Specific Information

For more specific information about the program, including access and admission requirements, structure, supervision, and research lines, please refer to the program's website.