Northwest University

Doctoral Degree of Ecology in English

Name of the Program: Doctoral Degree of Ecology

Degree: Doctor of Science

Duration: 3 years

Tuition: 36000RMB/year

Course Brief Introduction:

The ecology discipline of Northwester University started to nurture postgraduate of phyto-ecology and zoo-ecology since the 80s of last century. This program is devoted to cultivate students to master the fundamental theory and systematical knowledge of ecology. Besides, students are required to engage in the innovative scientific research independently; also easily to enter the international academic exchanges in English. The main research concentrations are phyto-ecology, zoo-ecology and evolutionary ecology.

Cultivation Requirements:

1. Curriculum Requirements: The PhD courses consists of three semesters. The PhD course requires 20 total credits, including degree program 12 credits and public course 8 credits.

2. Paper Requirements:

a. Opening report of the degree dissertation will be carried out at the end of the second semester or in the third semester. It will take nearly 2 years to finish the final paper. 

b. In general, the topic selection should be based on the related program or research field. The topic is ought to be of theoretical significance and application value. Besides, the topic is supposed to be innovative, systematic and try to combine the research field of the student’s Ph.D supervisor.

c. The format of opening report and dissertation should follow The Standard of Academic Dissertation for Postgraduates’ of Northwest University and The Supplemental Regulations of the Standard of Academic Dissertation for Postgraduates’ of Northwest University.

d. According to Rules of International Postgraduates’ Cultivation Regulation  of Northwest University, the PhD students should publish at least one scientific paper in NWU recognized core and above journals related to their research field. The PhD degree dissertation is required to write in English with Chinese abstract and the dissertation will be defended in English.

Main Courses:

Ecology Literature Review, Special Topic on Animal Behavior Ecology, Special Topic on Plant Functional Ecology, Special Topic on Conservation Ecology, Special Topic on Bio-diversity research, etc.

Application Requirements:

1. Be in good health and well-conduct.

2. Non-Chinese citizens.

3. Less than 40 years old.

4. Hold master degree related to science and engineering.

5. At least TOEFL IBT 60 or IELTS 5.5  

Application Documents:

1. Copy of valid passport photo page and 2 passport-sized photos;

2. Copy of highest diploma (Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date)

3. Copy of master transcript;

4. Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors

5. A Study Plan or Research Proposal in Chinese or English with a minimum of 800 words

6. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

7. The copy of TOEFL or IELTS transcript (Except applicants from native English countries)

Note: Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations. No application documents will be returned.

Application Time: January to June of every year

Contact Information:

Address: No. 229 North Taibai Avenue

International Students Admission

School of International Cultural Exchange

Northwest University, Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

142 mailbox

Post code: 710069

Tel: +86 -29 -88302373     +86-29-88302918

Fax: 0086-29-88303511

Email: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn  

Website: http://cice.nwu.edu.cn/

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