| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | E1 Biology and Biochemistry |
| Type | Postgraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 4 years (60 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Doctor of Philosophy in Biology and Biochemistry |
| Entry qualification | Master's Degree required. Compulsory entrance exam. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea are not allowed. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
Subjects of the exam: English Language, specialty exam.
Program Structure
The PhD programme is research-driven and tailored to develop scholarly competence and scientific independence:
1. Research Focus and Methodology
Candidates undertake advanced studies in areas such as: Biological systems and regulatory mechanisms; Experimental design and advanced laboratory methods; Molecular biology and biotechnology; Bioinformatics and computational biology.
The emphasis is on designing and conducting original scientific research that contributes new knowledge to the field.
2. Individual Study and Seminars
Doctoral candidates participate in: Research seminars and journal clubs; Scientific conferences and presentations; Interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty and peers.
These activities foster critical thinking, communication skills and scholarly discourse.
3. Dissertation Research
The heart of the programme is the PhD research project, culminating in: A dissertation thesis presenting novel research results; Defense of the dissertation before an academic council.
The thesis should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to conduct independent research, analyse complex biological data, and produce findings that meet international scientific standards.
Overview
This programme prepares specialists who are capable of conducting advanced scientific research, developing new methods and technologies in applied biology, and contributing to innovation in biological systems, biotechnology, bioinformatics, ecology, and related life sciences. Doctoral candidates will tackle complex biological problems, engage in original research, and potentially contribute to scientific publications and teaching.
Career Opportunities
Graduates holding a PhD in Applied Biology are equipped for high-level research and leadership roles in academia, industry and public sectors, such as:
- Research Scientist / Principal Investigator – lead biological research projects;
- Senior Biotechnologist – develop and optimise biological and biotechnological processes;
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Specialist – integrate biological data and computational models;
- Environmental / Ecological Analyst – assess ecosystems and biotic responses;
- University Lecturer / Academic – teach and mentor students in higher education;
- R&D Director in Life Sciences – guide strategic research and innovation in biotech firms.
These roles are relevant in research institutes, universities, biotech companies, environmental agencies, pharmaceutical industries and international science organisations.