Biology
| Study location | Latvia, Daugavpils |
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| Type | Doctoral Study Programmes, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (Doctor of Science degree Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Natural Sciences) |
| Tuition fee | €3,400 per year Bank Details:
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| Registration fee | €140 one-time Registration fee is non-refundable. Must be paid to the Daugavpils University bank account:
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| Entry qualification | Master's diploma Master’s diploma and its supplements in original language and a notarized copy in English. - master’s degree in biology or related fields, or equivalent higher education Examination: The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Russian / Latvian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Please provide bachelor’s and master’s diploma (for doctoral studies) in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, Russian or German, you should provide a certified translation. The document must be legalised (usually done by Ministry of Education or Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country). Legalisation is a Certification of Document Authenticity: certification of document authenticity (legalisation) means verification of signature and seal of a document. Traditionally it is performed by a Consular Officer so that documents drawn up in one country would be legally valid in another one. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has concluded bilateral agreement with Latvia (Belarus, Kirghizstan, Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan) – these countries don’t need legalisation of documents, it enough if they have Official State Seal. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Legalisation is a Certification of Document Authenticity: certification of document authenticity (legalisation) means verification of signature and seal of a document. Traditionally it is performed by a Consular Officer so that documents drawn up in one country would be legally valid in another one. 1. If a document is issued in the European Union, the member states of the European Economic Zone, the Swiss Confederation and in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (except overseas territories), it does not required any additional authentications (legalisation or Apostille) for their use in Latvia. 2. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has joined the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Documents of 5 October 1961, its authenticity must be certified with an Apostille by the competent institution of the relevant country, and the document is valid for submission to Latvia’s institutions without any other certification. 3. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has not joined the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Documents of 5 October 1961, it must be by diplomatic/consular mission of Latvia in the relevant country or by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, after their authentications by the competent institutions of the relevant country (the foreign ministry or a diplomatic/consular mission of the relevant country). 4. If a document is issued in a foreign country which has concluded bilateral agreement with Latvia (Belarus, Kirghizstan, Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Uzbekistan) – these countries don’t need legalisation of documents, it is enough if they have Official State Seal. Please, read more about legalisation on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency (minimum): Document confirming English language knowledge. Applicants who have obtained previous education in English in one of the bellow listed countries do not need to provide separate language proficiency: |
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| Other requirements | The documents will be revised only in case the full package is submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered |
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Overview
The aim of the study programme: highly qualified specialist’s preparation of the biological scientist who is able to move forward and solve the main problems in contemporary biology.
The tasks of the study programme:
-today’s appropriate level of knowledge for students studying in the biology study programme;
development of modern research methodology in biology, which allows the student to research the specific problems of biology sub-sectors.
-students’ practice in scientific and education work;
-students’ participation in DU and other Latvian or foreign scientific institutions’ research, systematic participation in scientific conferences, publications in recognized international biology journals, that reflects the results of study;
-creation of optimal conditions for doctoral students for implementation of set tasks, for libraries and museum activities, research institutions in Latvia and abroad, participation in other higher education institutions’ scientific conferences, opportunities to intern in appropriate capacity in the universities abroad;
-provide conditions for doctoral thesis preparation and defence.
As a result of the programme’s acquisition, the graduate will acquire and be able to demonstrate:
KNOWLEDGE
Program students know and understand the most current scientific theories and methods in biology, manage modern research methodology, and research methods of modern biology in different sub-branches.
SKILLS
In the course of the programme, students are able to independently evaluate and choose appropriate methods of scientific research, make a contribution to knowledge frontier expansion or give a new understanding of existing knowledge and their applications in practice, the implementation of a significant amount of original research, some of which is internationally quoted in publications. Students are capable in both oral and written communication of their scientific scope to the broader scientific community and society as a whole. They are able to independently improve their scientific skills, implement scientific projects, gaining international science qualifying achievements.
COMPETENCE
Students are able, through an independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation, to solve significant research or innovation tasks. They independently put forward the research idea, plan and structure, and manage large-scale scientific projects, including those in an international context.
Doctoral students of the study programme “Biology” are offered:
-during their studies to acquire the most significant theoretical findings, as well as to choose the specialization and to profoundly study the sub-disciplines of Biology – Zoology and Ecology;
-to acquire knowledge on the methodology of contemporary research in Biology that allows for investigation of problems of a definite sub-discipline (Zoology or Ecology);
-due to theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired, to ensure the development and defence of their Doctoral Theses.
Doctoral students have possibilities:
-to study under the guidance of professional and experienced university lecturers;
-to do research at 18 specialized laboratories The Institute of Systematic Biology, The Institute of Ecology and G.Libert’s Innovative Microscopy Centre;
-to participate in international student exchange programmes and study at higher educational establishments abroad;
-to publish their articles in the scientific journals published by the DU Institute of Systematic Biology „Baltic Journal of Coleopterology“ and „Acta biologica universitatis Daugavpiliensis“, which are indexed in the leading international index-centres;
-to participate in different international scientific conferences in Biology;
-to participate in different research projects;
-to receive scholarship if the student studies for the state budget means;
-to become a proficient (knowledgeable and competitive) specialist in the scientific discipline of Biology.
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