Level:  doctoral academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Doctor of philosophy ( ph. d.) in biotechnical science

The purpose of the study program of doctoral studies is the development of science, critical thinking and training of personnel trained to carry out independent, original and scientifically relevant research and development of new processes that contribute to the overall development of the forestry profession, scientifically based procedures that contribute to the protection and preservation of forests and sustainable forest management and therefore environment and society as a whole, and to critically evaluate the research of others related to the specific scientific field. Researches at doctoral studies are focused on modern methods and techniques in the study of forest ecosystems, plant materials and plant materials for special purposes, and will acquire the necessary knowledge in the integral protection of forest and urban areas, the role of sports and recreational surfaces, vegetation of landscapes and management of projects in these areas of research. Based on the knowledge and skills in these fields candidates will master the process of working with plant material and its implementation, preservation and protection of floristic diversity, a strategy of protection of plant species as well as management and implementation of various projects related to forestry, wood processing, landscape architecture and horticulture and ecological engineering in the protection of soil and water resources.

The aims of the Ph.D. program include the ability to achieve scientific and academic skills, development of useful skills and mastery of specific practical skills needed for future career development within the forestry profession, and primarily universities and research institutes that work in this area, as well as other scientific institutions whose activities are compatible with the programme of the completed doctoral studies. The aims of the Ph.D. program are consistent with contemporary developments in specific scientific disciplines in the world, starting from the strategic global objectives listed in the defined mid-term projects and research tasks of the future. The main objective of the programme is to prepare candidates for scientific research in the field of complex problems related to forest complexes, soil and water as basic natural resources since overall development of the society is dependent on them.

The program of doctoral studies in the field of biotechnical science (forestry) should after graduation enable the students to have the knowledge, skills, developed abilities and therefore have the competence to: • independently solve practical and theoretical problems in the field of biotechnical sciences (problems of forests and forestry and the manner of their solving, particularly at the national level) to organize and realize scientific and development research, • to be able to engage in the realization of scientific projects related to the global concept of sustainable management and forest management • be able to implement the development of new technologies and procedures within the forestry profession, and to understand and use the most advanced knowledge in specific scientific areas, • think critically, and work creatively and independently, • respect the principles of ethical codes of good scientific practice, • communicate at a professional level in the communication of scientific research results, and are able to announce the results at scientific conferences and have them published in scientific journals, through patents and other scientific achievements, • possess thorough knowledge and understanding of specific disciplines within the professions: forestry, wood processing, horticulture and protection of soil and water resources, • monitor and solve contemporary problems related to forestry, wood processing, landscape architecture and horticulture and ecological engineering in the protection of soil and water resources, using scientific methods and procedures, • connect various knowledges from different fields (applied biology, biotechnology and technology) and their application, • follow the latest developments in the chosen scientific field, • develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in the area of forests and forestry and environmental protection in general, • use information and communication technologies (especially geoinformation).

Study programs of Doctoral Academic Studies can be enrolled by persons who: -graduated from master academic studies i.e. the integrated studies from article 80, with at least 300 ECTS credits and an average grade point of at least (8) in bachelor and master academic studies; - persons who graduated from master academic studies with at least 300 ECTS credits and published scientific papers, as defined by a general act of the Faculty; - persons with the academic title Master of Science, if their doctoral dissertation is not applied in accordance with article 128 of the Law on Higher Education; and - persons who graduated from bachelor academic studies in accordance with the regulations which were valid until the entry into force of the Law on Higher Education, with an average grade point of at least 8 (eight) if another procedure is not defined by the specific enrolment terms of a specific study program. The student of postgraduate master studies enrolled in compliance with the regulations which were valid until the entry into force of the Law, can be transferred to the study programme of doctoral studies in the course of their studies, within the programme of the same or related fields, in compliance with the terms defined by the Scientific and Educational Council of the Faculty, i.e. the Council of Multidisciplinary Studies. Doctoral studies can be enrolled by a person who has knowledge of a foreign language for the use of foreign literature.

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