PhD in Wood Materials and Technology

Wood Materials and Technology is a full-time doctoral programme at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, taught in Jelgava. The course lasts 3 years in 6 semesters, is worth 180 ECTS and awards the degree of Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in engineering sciences and technologies. It prepares highly qualified scientists in materials science. Theoretical study comprises a sub-field specialisation, research methodology, a course on the research direction and professional foreign-language study, while the research part involves investigation, presentation and publication of results, a course on writing scientific articles, and preparation of the doctoral thesis. Entrants need a master's degree in engineering sciences in wood processing technologies or related fields. Applicants whose education comes from another engineering field take an entrance examination. The programme is led from the Institute of Construction and Wood Processing, and 1 state-funded place is available.