PhD Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology at University of Göttingen

Doctoral programme (Dr. forest. / Ph.D.) in which students deepen and broaden their scientific knowledge in forest sciences and forest ecology. Main focus lies on writing the doctoral thesis. Many departments of the faculty participate, including Bioclimatology, Forest Genetics and Forest Tree Breeding, Forest Economics, Silviculture of the temperate zones and Wood Biology and Wood Products.

Faculty: Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology  |  Department: Graduiertenschule Forst- und Agrarwissenschaften (GFA)  |  Duration: 6 semesters (standard period of study)  |  Intake: Winter semester or summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The programme consists of modules in research methods, subject-specific knowledge extension, interdisciplinary topics, a PhD colloquium and key qualifications. Students obtain at least 24 credits alongside the doctoral thesis.

Career pathways

Public and private forest enterprises, wood industry, universities and research institutes.

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