PhD in
Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences
University of Evora
Key Information
Campus location
Evora, Portugal
Languages
Portuguese, English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 1,500 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
11 Sep 2023
* applications for Admission to Postgraduate studies to start in the First Semester - 1st Phase
** international students 2500€ ; international students with cooperation and development grants: 1700€
Introduction
The PhD program in Veterinary Sciences is designed to promote the creation of research skills in the scientific field of Veterinary Sciences, in close connection with other agricultural sciences, life sciences and health sciences. The PD-CVET/UE ? benefits from the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary characteristics of the departmental organization of the University of E ?vora and its associated research centers, allowing the acquisition of skills that are both transversal and adapted to each thesis project. This PhD program counts on the support of researchers with a PhD degree from the University of Evora and researchers associated with other national and international institutions of recognized merit.
Organic Unit: Institute of Research and Advanced Training
Duration: 6 Semesters/180 ECTS credits (12 required and 18 optional in curricular units)
Language: Portuguese, English
Regime: Day classes
Unique selling points:
The University of Évora is a transdisciplinary university that is constantly updating its courses, offers optimal conditions for studying and conducting research, and courses in all knowledge areas: Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Health and Human Development, and also Nursing. At UÉ is promoted a unique teaching-learning dynamic that results from the fusion of theoretical and practical knowledge, motivating all student body and academic staff to explore their skills, and putting to their disposal the necessary infrastructure to foster scientific research and innovation.
The University of Évora is the second oldest in the country, founded in 1559, and has a vast list of graduate, master, and doctoral courses. We are located in south Portugal, near Lisbon, the capital of the country, but also very close to the Algarve where you can enjoy amazing beaches. The University of Évora does not have a university campus per se. The city of Évora is your campus, all the buildings where you will have classes are scattered from the center to the outskirts of the city. Being part of the University of Évora is to belong to a family with a strong academic spirit and a firm connection to the enhancement of the resources that the region offers.
Are students allowed to work while studying?
There is no barrier to students being able to combine their academic path with a job. In fact, the University of Évora has its own special regime for working students.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Évora supports students in their integration and throughout their academic journey, ensuring academic and social inclusion through multidisciplinary teams who provide individual, social, psychological and psycho-pedagogical support, including special educational needs. UÉ’s services and departments, in particular the Social Action and Academic Services Departments, are dedicated to assisting students and several mechanisms and programmes have been implemented to help students overcome any obstacles they may face during their time at UÉ.
Prizes and Scholarships
- Merit scholarships
- Excellence Award
- International Students-Merit Scholarship
- International Students-Development and Cooperation Grants
- Eugénio de Almeida Alumni Merit Award
- Santander Universities Scholarship
- Joana Vasconcelos Scholarship
- Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Évora Academic Excellence Award
- Peter Vogelaere Scholarship
Scholarships & Social Support Grants
The University of Évora supports students in their integration and throughout their academic journey, ensuring academic and social inclusion through multidisciplinary teams who provide individual, social, psychological and psycho-pedagogical support, including special educational needs. UÉ’s services and departments, in particular the Social Action and Academic Services Departments, are dedicated to assisting students and several mechanisms and programmes have been implemented to help students overcome any obstacles they may face during their time at UÉ.
Curriculum
1st Year - 1st Semester
- Advanced Seminars in Veterinary Sciences I
- Thesis
Group of Options-Free Credits
- Free Credits
Transversal Skills Optional Group
- Epistemology of Science
- Communication techniques
- Open Science and strategies of science communication and dissemination
- Academic writing skills in English I
- Academic writing skills in English II
- Personal Career Management
- LaTex Introduction
- Project Planning and Management
- Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Environment R
- Ethics and Research
- Start-up PhD
1st Year - 2nd Semester
Group of Options-Free Credits
- Free Credits
2nd to 3rd Year
- Thesis
- Advanced Seminars in Veterinary Sciences II and III