The joint Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agro-ecological Sciences focuses on the study of Agrifood systems in the context of the environmental conservation. The Programme is a PhD by Research. A candidate pursuing doctorate degree Programmes by research receives no structured instruction apart from the cross-cutting courses. Regardless of the broad nature of Agro-ecological sciences, this PhD by research consists of two strands with thematic areas of specialization: Animal Sciences and Aquaculture, Crop Breeding and Biotechnology, Agro-processing, Food Sciences and Nutrition, Biosystems Engineering, Agriculture Economics, Agricultural Extension, Soil Science and agronomy, Natural Resources Management, Biodiversity conservation and wildlife management, Pollution and Waste management, Climate change and Atmospheric studies and Environmental law and policy studies.
Scholarship:
After an applicant’s submission has been considered and a provisional admission has been issued, he/she will be eligible to apply for the potential scholarship scheme managed by MMU/UGent. However, each applicant is encouraged to seek their own funding mechanism since the scholarship slots that may become available at MMU can only accommodate a limited number of students.