PhD Program in Agricultural Sciences
PhD Program in Agricultural Sciences
The PhD Program in Agricultural Sciences at the Agricultural University of Georgia aims to train competitive specialists for the international and local labor market in agricultural sciences, namely, agronomy, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, food technology, and forestry, and to promote the creation of new knowledge and its implementation.
The objective of the program is for doctoral students to acquire knowledge based on the latest achievements in agricultural sciences and, after obtaining a doctorate qualification, to be able to carry out scientific activities independently, both in a higher educational and scientific-research institutions in Georgia and abroad.
In order to promote interdisciplinary studies, the program envisages the cooperation of different schools of the Agricultural University of Georgia, namely, School of Agronomy and Landscape Management, School of Natural Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Veterinary Medicine.
Additionally, the program involves collaboration with the scientific research institutes at the Agricultural University of Georgia. Many faculty members are actively engaged in research, including significant international projects, within the university's research infrastructure. This offers students valuable opportunities to participate in cutting-edge scientific research.
The program fosters the development of essential general skills among doctoral students and offers an academic environment critical for generating innovative research and producing new knowledge of international scientific significance.
This principle is reflected in the individualized approach of the program, which is clearly expressed in the structure and content of the curriculum, as well as in the specifics of planning the learning process.
Upon successful completion of the PhD program, the graduate is awarded the qualification - Doctor of Agricultural Sciences. The duration of the program is a minimum of 3 years.
Curriculum
The curriculum of the PhD Program in Agricultural Sciences consists of two components: an educational component and a research component. The educational component entails 40 credits.
The educational component consists of the following courses:
- Academic Writing for PhD Students
- Preparation of Dissertation Research
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Scientific Project Management
- Teaching in the Higher Education System
- Doctoral Seminars
On the one hand, the educational component consists of courses aimed to equip PhD students with the methodological tools and skills necessary for planning and implementing dissertation research.
On the other hand, the educational component consists of courses aimed to deepen knowledge in relevant fields and subfields of the PhD student's dissertation topic and involve in-depth processing of relevant scientific literature. Doctoral Seminars are educational components tailored to the student's individual interests, which, in parallel to the work with their advisor and individual research, allows PhD students to delve into specific fields, subfields, or interdisciplinary problems (depending on the topic's specificity), process literature, deepen knowledge, and develop a conceptual and methodological framework relevant to the research topic.
The research component entails the PhD students seeking and familiarizing themselves with scientific literature relevant to their dissertation topic, reviewing existing knowledge, forming and testing hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, and executing, presenting and defending their dissertations. The research component also includes mandatory publication.
Within the framework of the research component, the program ensures that PhD students have continuous interaction with specialists across various fields and subfields and constantly receive feedback from professors of their and/or adjacent fields.
How to apply to the PhD Program in Agricultural Sciences?
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- Completed registration form (filled electronically)
- CV
- Copy of ID card or passport
- An electronic photograph sized 3x4 cm
- A copy of a diploma certifying a master's degree or an equivalent academic degree
- A cover letter not exceeding 1250 words that includes:
- The subject of research
- Description of the research topic and justification of its importance
- Description of scientific methodology
- An internationally recognized certificate proving knowledge of the English language at a minimum B2 level (if available). If the applicant does not have such a document or if it has expired, they need to take an English proficiency test.
Please note that all application documents must be submitted in electronic format. The applicant must download the registration form, combine all documents into one PDF file, and send it to phd.application@agruni.edu.ge.
Admission Procedure
Testing in English aims to assess the candidate's English language proficiency at a minimum of B2 level. After successfully passing the test, you will be interviewed. The purpose of the interview is for the university to evaluate the applicant's academic achievements, knowledge about their chosen field, and motivation.
About the School
The Master's Program in Agricultural Sciences is jointly implemented by the Agricultural University of Georgia:
The PhD Program in Agricultural Sciences is jointly implemented by the Agricultural University of Georgia:
- School of Agronomy and Landscape Management
- School of Natural Sciences and Biotechnology
- School of Veterinary Medicine
Dean
Head of the program
Coordinator
Eto Shamugia
Coordinator of the School of Natural Sciences and Biotechnology
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