Doctoral Program in Applied Physics

Campus de Vigo, Vigo, Spain

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36 monthsProgramme duration

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctoral Program in Applied Physics is an official university degree in the field of applied sciences and is therefore aimed at various aspects of science and technology. The aim of this program is to provide the necessary skills to our students so that through the realization of their doctoral thesis they acquire the knowledge that will allow them to carry out research projects and / or their incorporation into the industrial world. The PhD is aimed at developing and improving the training of students in the following degrees: Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Mining Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering in Automation and Industrial Electronics, Roads, Canals and Ports Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Marine Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Biology, Food Science and Technology, Pharmacy, Environmental Science, Architecture etc.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

59+

TOEFL

87+

IELTS

5.5+

Admission criteria

The general admission criterion is the submission of a PhD Thesis Project proposal related to one of the existing research teams in the Doctoral Program.

The specific admission criteria will be established by the Academic Committee of the Doctoral Program and will be based on the merit and capacity of the applicants, in accordance with their academic certificates of degree and master studies and their curriculum and will follow the principles of objectivity, impartiality, merit. and capacity.

For these purposes, admission will be governed by the following weighted criteria:

Curriculum, with consideration of previous studies. Degrees in the branches of industrial engineering and science will be considered. Priority will be given to degrees in applied physics.
Other academic and / or professional merits.

In any case, admission and selection will be restricted to the entry numbers set for the Doctoral Program, within the framework determined in the provisions of the higher order. Initially, the following criteria are established:

The curriculum vitae of the candidates will have a minimum value of 60%. The assessment of the transcripts will take into account the average values of the respective degrees.
The personal interview and other merits will be valued up to a maximum of 40%.

The Academic Committee will arbitrate the mechanisms to guarantee, as far as possible, the presence of students in the three main lines of the program, and may establish new criteria compatible with the previous ones to specify the application of the stated principles and criteria. In addition, he may conduct personal interviews on the alleged merits, if he deems it appropriate.

Program Duration

3 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

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