Learning outcomes
After completing the PhD programme, the PhD candidates should have the following learning outcomes with regard to knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate:
- is in the forefront of applied ecology or biotechnology knowledge important to solve local and global problems concerning the environment, food production and/or sustainability
- shows intellectual independence in evaluating the appropriateness and applicability of different methods and processes in research projects
- can contribute to the development of new knowledge, theories, methods and interpretations concerning the environment, food production and/or sustainability
Skills
The candidate:
- can formulate research questions, plan and carry out research and development work within applied ecology or biotechnology conforming to high international standards
- can independently handle complex academic issues and challenge established knowledge and practices in applied ecology or biotechnology which are important to solve local and global problems concerning the environment, food production and/or sustainability
- is capable of utilizing, or of obtaining the necessary skills to utilize, the most advanced and specialized methods and techniques in applied ecology or biotechnology
General competence
The candidate:
- can identify new relevant ethical issues and carry out research with scholarly integrity
- can manage complex multi- or interdisciplinary scientific assignments related to the environment, food production and/or sustainability
- can assess the need for, and initiate, innovation
- has substantial scientific independence and authority to advice public management in problems concerning the environment, food production and/or sustainability
- can communicate research through recognised international peer-reviewed scientific journals
- can participate in relevant professional debates in international fora
- can communicate scientific actions to different target audiences, such as scientists within the candidate’s field, scientists in other fields, users of the scientific results, and the general public
Coursework components
The PhD consists of 2 specialisations: Applied Ecology and Biotechnology. Ten ECTS credits are compulsory for all PhD-candidates. An additional 10 ECTS and 10 ECTS credits are compulsory for each of the specialisations Applied Ecology and Biotechnology.
Compulsory for all
- PhD introduction seminars (5 ECTS)
- Bioinformatics and biostatistics (5 ECTS)
Compulsory for Applied Ecology
- Adaptive ecological monitoring (5 ECTS)
- Applied models for fish and wildlife management (5 ECTS)
Compulsory for Biotechnology
- Structure and function of biological macromolecules (10 ECTS)
Optional
- People and nature (5 ECTS)
- Seminars in bioprocess technology (5 ECTS)
- Seminars in molecular biology (5 ECTS)
- Seminars in reproduction biotechnology (5 ECTS)
- Specialisation (5 or 2.5 ECTS)
Curriculum PhD programme in Applied Ecology and Biotechnology
A more detailed description of the PhD programme and the description of courses can be found in the following document:
A plan of which semesters the courses take place can be found in the following document: