Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture)
(Agronomy / Horticulture / Animal Science / Fishery Science)
Education type/plan: Type 1.1
Teaching dates: Monday - Sunday
Duration of study: 3 years but not more than 6 years
Assessment criteria for applicants: Interview
Curriculum Structure:
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Type |
Details |
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Type 1.1 |
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Specific subjects (2 non-credits)
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Thesis (48 credits)
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Admission Requirements:
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Requirements |
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Hold a Master’s Degree in Agriculture or a related field with a GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least two years of agricultural work experience if the GPA is below 3.00, and be approved for research potential by the curriculum administrative committee
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Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
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Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
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Possible careers after graduation:
Doctor of Philosophy (Food Technology)
Education type/plan: Type 1.1, Type 2.1, Type 2.2
Teaching dates: Monday - Sunday
Duration of study: Type 1.1: 3 years but not more than 6 years;
Type 2.1: 3 years but not more than 6 years;
Type 2.2: 4 years but not more than 8 years
Assessment criteria for applicants: Interview
Curriculum Structure:
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Type |
Details |
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Type 1.1 |
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Specific subjects (0 credit)
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Foundation subject (non-credit)*
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Required subjects (non-credit)**
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Thesis (48 credits)
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Type 2.1 |
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Specific subjects (12 credits)
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Foundation subject (non-credit)*
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Required subjects (6 credits)
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Electives (not less than 6 credits)
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Thesis (36 credits)
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Type 2.2 |
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Specific subjects (24 credits)
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Foundation subject (non-credit)*
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Required subjects (12 credits)
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Electives (not less than 12 credits)
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Thesis (48 credits)
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Note:
* Those who hold a Master’s Degree from fields unrelated to food science and technology must enroll in 1205 801 Principles of Food Science and Technology as a foundational subject.
** The advisor may require students to take non-credit courses to supplement their knowledge and present the improvement of thesis.
Admission Requirements:
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Type 1.1 |
Type 2.1 |
Type 2.2 |
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Hold a Master’s Degree in science and technology or health sciences with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal; or have at least two years of agricultural work experience if the GPA is below 3.00 and be approved for research potential by the curriculum administrative committee
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Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
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Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
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Hold a Master’s Degree in science and technology or health sciences, with a GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; or have at least one scientific paper published in an accredited journal
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Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
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Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
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Hold a Master’s Degree in science and technology or health sciences, with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.00 scale with sufficient knowledge and ability to complete the thesis
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Meet the English language proficiency test requirements specified by the university
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Fulfill any additional eligibility requirements as determined by the respective program committee
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Possible careers after graduation:
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A scientist, a researcher, an agricultural research officer, or an educator
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A teacher
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An administrator
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An entrepreneur
