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International PhD Programme for Agricultural Science in Göttingen (IPAG) – (Ph.D.)
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Faculty of Agriculture| Application Deadline: | none | ||
| Location: | Göttingen / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | Anytime |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
The International PhD Programme for Agricultural Science (IPAG) is designed to provide PhD candidates with specialised professional training in one of the following six majors:
Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Plant Science, Animal Science,
Management of Natural Resources, Agribusiness and Sustainable International
Agriculture.
The PhD programme emphasises independent research on the part of the participants. The graduate programme includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, and methods courses. In addition, IPAG provides training in oral and written communication skills, including scientific writing and publishing, elective courses, and participation in international conferences or workshops. IPAG also emphasises soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and moderation techniques. The study advisor provides any necessary assistance with regard to courses and logistic matters.
Contents
The programme is mainly modular in construction and includes participation in various types of modules and courses, writing of the dissertation and the disputation. Successful completion of the PhD studies gains 180 ECTS credits (1 credit = 30 hours workload). The modules equal a workload of 6 credits each. Preparation of the dissertation equals a workload of 150 credits. The regular study time is 6 semesters.
Modules can be composed of various forms of teaching: lectures, seminars, exercises, practicals, colloquia as well as project work or combinations of these various forms.
In each of the following four areas one module with a workload of 6 ECTS credits must be completed successfully:
I. Module: Progress Reports
II. Courses in the area Methodology
III. Courses in the area of expert knowledge
IV. Courses in the area of soft skills
In addition, other courses of a more in-depth character may be offered. Attendance at the latter type of courses is voluntary.
Support can be given by the IPAG office concerning travel arrangements, translation and methodological aspects of the PhD work.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants whose native language is not English are asked to submit proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL: computer-based at least 210 points, paper-based at least 550 points; IELTS: band 7; or official test scores of the Graduate Record Examination General Test). Proven higher education in English or a reasonably long stay in an English-speaking country may also be accepted. Language courses are also provided by the programme to enable participants to achieve the necessary requirements.
Outstanding Master of Science (MSc) degree or its equivalent in agriculture, biology, geography or related fields; official academic transcripts, academic diplomas, 2 reference letters, research proposal
Accreditation
180 ECTS
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