PhD Wood Biology and Wood Technology at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

This programme is the only three-year doctoral programme on wood technology in Germany. As part of the programme, students will study various aspects of wood science, including wood preservation and modification, wood-based composites, wood anatomy and wood chemistry. The latter involves the functionalisation of individual cell wall polymers and modified wood matrices.

Faculty: Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester or summer semester | Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

For the subject-specific specialisation, doctoral modules can be selected from interdisciplinary courses offered by the University of Göttingen. These courses include: You can also familiarise yourself independently with specific research content or equipment and earn ECTS for it.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Restricted admission (application to the Graduate School GFA). Previous education An above-average Master's degree or comparable qualification in a relevant subject. Relevance of the previous degree programme: above-average master degree in related fields, short presentation about the motivation for joining this programme. Language requirements: English proficiency (proof required via TOEFL or IELTS).

Intake: Winter semester or summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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