PhD Program Biodiversity and Ecology
Features
The doctoral program "Biological Diversity and Ecology” is part of the Georg-August University School of Science (GAUSS). It is hosted by the Faculty of Biology and Psychology.
The doctoral program prepares students for academic careers at universities and non-university scientific and research institutions in the fields of biological diversity and ecology. It leads to a doctoral degree.
- Name:
- Biological Diversity and Ecology
- Degree:
- Doctoral degree (Dr.rer.nat./Ph.D.)
- Graduate school:
- GAUSS
- Standard period of study:
- 6 semesters
- Start of studies:
- Throughout the year
- Language of the program
- English
- Admission:
- Restricted admission (application online to the faculty)
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Details
After successful completion of a consecutive master's degree programme in mathematics and the natural sciences, or a closely-related field relevant to the study programme, you can get a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Biology and Psychology within the PhD study programme Biological Diversity and Ecology. You will work full-time on your thesis project in the working group of your choice, which you have found by yourself beforehand. Funding is generally not included. In yearly meetings with your Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC) you will get guidance to your project. To have publications within this time is ideal for your scientific career, but not mandatory. After three to four years you submit and defend your thesis (English) to obtain a PhD or Dr. rer. nat. You will be enrolled as student of the University of Göttingen during the entire period of your PhD studies. Earning credits as part of your dissertation is intended to prepare you for a career in science and to enable you to regularly present and discuss your work in front of a public audience, as well as to engage with the scientific work of fellow academics.
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Structure
Application
Application deadline
- If you meet the admission requirements you can start your application process online. Applications can be submitted at any time within max. three month after start of the PhD.
Preliminary studies
- A subject-related Master’s degree (or equivalent) and at least 150 ECTS credits in mathematics and the natural science from your previous studies
Language requirements
- Evidence of English proficiency of at least level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference
Further requirements
- A (main) supervisor (and TAC, see below) willing to host your project for the entire period of your doctoral studies
- Funding for your project must be secured for the entire period of your doctoral studies
Contact
Academic Advising
Coordination office Biological Diversity and Ecology
Dr. Barbara Wick
Studienbüro Biologie
Wilhelm-Weber-Str. 2
37073 Göttingen
Phone: +49 551 3926054