The admission profile establishes the knowledge, skills and abilities that students wishing to access this programme must possess and, consequently, the most suitable qualifications for access to the programme and which determine admission and, where appropriate, the need or otherwise for PhD students to undertake further training.
The academic training of students will be linked to the branch of knowledge of Sciences and, within this, to one of the following fields of knowledge (Annex I, RD 822/2021): 1) Biology and genetics, 2) Environmental sciences and ecology.
In general, the Master’s Degrees that will allow access to this PhD Programme without additional training will be those oriented towards the study of Biodiversity and ecosystems, Marine Biology, Environment and Natural Resources, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Genetics and, in general, Master’s Degrees of similar content taught in Spanish universities. Students with a DEA degree obtained through a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from a Spanish university will also have access to the Programme without complements.
Doctoral Programme in Biodiversity and Preservation of the Natural Environment
- Avenida das Ciencias, 6, 15782Santiago de Compostela
The decades to come will decide what fraction of the planet's diversity will survive. Training experts on Biodiversity and Preservation is a commitment to science that seeks to cover the need for connoisseurs and evaluators of the natural environment of a territory such as Galicia.
Duration:
3 academic years
RUCT code: 5600482
Seats number: 9
Title coordinator:
Jesus Dominguez Conde
jesus.dominguez [at] usc.es
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
BOE publication date:
11/03/2014
Last accreditation date:
13/03/2023
ISCED codes:
(422) Ciencias del medio ambiente
(420) Ciencias de la vida
(0522) Entornos naturales y vida silvestre
As recorded in the historical data of the University of Santiago de Compostela, the ‘Biodiversity and conservation of the natural environment’ programme has maintained a considerable number of students over the years, most of whom have completed their studies with the presentation of supervised research work, PhD theses, and who currently occupy positions in industry, teaching and research.
Across the globe, human activities are causing the devastation of biological communities. Threats to biological diversity are unprecedented, and never in the history of life have so many species been threatened with extinction in such a short period of time. The coming decades will decide what fraction of the planet’s diversity will survive.
Current efforts are focused on understanding diversity, saving species, establishing new conservation areas and protecting existing natural parks. The training of experts in Biodiversity and Conservation is understood as a scientific commitment that aims to cover a need for a territory like Galicia for experts and evaluators of its Natural Environment.
As can be seen in the historical data of the University of Santiago de Compostela, for years the programme «Biodiversity and Preservation of the Natural Environment» received a considerable number of students. Most of these students completed their studies with the presentation of papers for supervised research, doctoral dissertations, and are currently occupying positions in the industry, in teaching and in research. In the entire planet, human activity is destroying biological communities. The threats to biological diversity are without precedent, and never in the history of life have so many species been threatened with extinction in such a short period of time. Current efforts focus on understanding diversity, saving species, establishing new preservation areas and protecting existing natural parks.
Duration:
3 academic years
RUCT code: 5600482
Seats number: 9
Title coordinator:
Jesus Dominguez Conde
jesus.dominguez [at] usc.es
Coordinator university:
University of Santiago de Compostela
Partaker universities:
University of Santiago de Compostela
BOE publication date:
11/03/2014
Last accreditation date:
13/03/2023
ISCED codes:
(422) Ciencias del medio ambiente
(420) Ciencias de la vida
(0522) Entornos naturales y vida silvestre
As recorded in the historical data of the University of Santiago de Compostela, the ‘Biodiversity and conservation of the natural environment’ programme has maintained a considerable number of students over the years, most of whom have completed their studies with the presentation of supervised research work, PhD theses, and who currently occupy positions in industry, teaching and research.
Across the globe, human activities are causing the devastation of biological communities. Threats to biological diversity are unprecedented, and never in the history of life have so many species been threatened with extinction in such a short period of time. The coming decades will decide what fraction of the planet’s diversity will survive.
Current efforts are focused on understanding diversity, saving species, establishing new conservation areas and protecting existing natural parks. The training of experts in Biodiversity and Conservation is understood as a scientific commitment that aims to cover a need for a territory like Galicia for experts and evaluators of its Natural Environment.
As can be seen in the historical data of the University of Santiago de Compostela, for years the programme «Biodiversity and Preservation of the Natural Environment» received a considerable number of students. Most of these students completed their studies with the presentation of papers for supervised research, doctoral dissertations, and are currently occupying positions in the industry, in teaching and in research. In the entire planet, human activity is destroying biological communities. The threats to biological diversity are without precedent, and never in the history of life have so many species been threatened with extinction in such a short period of time. Current efforts focus on understanding diversity, saving species, establishing new preservation areas and protecting existing natural parks.
Generally speaking, the Master's degrees that provide access to this programme without supplementary training are:
- Environment and Natural Resources; Marine Biology; Aquaculture; Biotechnology (offered by the USC)
- Biodiversity and Ecosystems; Acquaculture; Land ecosystems, Sustainable Use and Environmental Implicvations (offered by the University of Vigo)
- Technology and Environmental Management offered by the University of A Coruña
- The master's with a similar content offered by other Spanish universities
- Students holders of the Diploma of Advanced Studies obtained by the USC's 5-year graduate degree in Biology or other 5-year graduate degrees from all Spanish universities will also have access to the doctoral programme without supplementary training.
In the case of profiles of prospective students who have not taken a Master’s course, they will need an equivalence of training in research credits, equal to at least the master's degree that provides direct access, which is 60 ECTS credits.
Points for each merit are evaluated by the committee in the following way:
- Previous degree to access the programme: 20%
- Academic transcript: 20%
- Curriculum: 20%
- Professional experience: 20%
- Research experience: 20%
Although it is not necessary for candidates to certify their knowledge of English , it is advisable, for certain training activities require knowledge of this language. Therefore, it is advisable to have a B1 or B2 level in CEFR knowledge scale.
Access
The general access and admission requirements are those set out in Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official PhD studies, and as amended by Royal Decree 576/2023, of 4 July. These are:
1. In general, in order to access an official PhD programme, it shall be necessary to hold an official Spanish Bachelor´s degree, or equivalent, and a Master´s degree or equivalent, provided that at least 300 ECTS credits have been obtained in these two courses as a whole.
2. Access may also be granted to those who are in one of the following situations:
a) To hold official university degrees or equivalent Spanish degrees, provided that at least 300 ECTS credits have been passed in these courses as a whole, and accredit a level 3 of the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education.
b) To hold a degree obtained in accordance with foreign education systems belonging to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), without the need for homologation, which accredits a level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework, provided that this degree entitles access to PhD studies in the country of issue of the same. This admission shall not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree held by the interested party nor its recognition for purposes other than access to PhD studies.
c) To hold a degree obtained in accordance with foreign education systems outside the EHEA, without the need for its recognition, after verification by the university that it accredits a level of training equivalent to that of the official Spanish university Master´s degree and that it entitles the holder to access PhD studies in the country in which the degree was awarded. This admission shall not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree held by the interested party, nor its recognition for purposes other than that of access to PhD studies.
d) To hold another PhD or Doctorate degree.
e) Likewise, university graduates who, after obtaining a place in training in the corresponding entrance examination to specialised health training posts, have passed with a positive evaluation at least two years of training in a programme for obtaining the official qualification in one of the specialities in Health Sciences, may also be admitted.
A compulsory requirement for admission to the PhD programme is the submission of a report by the student consisting of a reference letter from a lecturer on the programme who i) endorses the potential viability of the future thesis within the framework of a line of research of the programme to which it is linked, and who ii) could act as supervisor if the necessary requirements for this are met.
Furthermore, given the characteristics and scientific level of the PhD programme, the student must have a minimum level of English equivalent to level B2, not only because it is currently the common language of scientific communication at international level, but also because part of the courses, both specific and transversal, as well as various activities of the programme can be carried out in this language. The language level will be accredited with the corresponding official certification of those included in the list of accreditations recognised by the Modern Language Centre (CLM) of the USC for the different levels of the Common
European Framework: https://www.usc.gal/es/centro/centro-lenguas-modernas.
Students will be selected for admission to the programme on the basis of the following criteria:
• Academic record (40%) determined by the grades obtained in the bachelor´s and master´s degree (or DEA or research proficiency).
• Curriculum Vitae (20%). In this section, preference will be given to previous research experience and its results (publications, communications and other scientific contributions to conferences) and their adaptation to the lines of research of the PhD programme. Likewise, professional experience related to the lines of research of the PhD programme, research stays, courses taken or taught will also be valued. Candidates must submit supporting documentation.
• Accreditation of a level of English equivalent to level B1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (20%).
• Personal interview (20%): In this section, motivation and aptitude, communication skills, etc. will be assessed.
The same criteria will be applied to all students regardless of whether they are full-time or part-time.
The PhD programme may be terminated for any of the following reasons:
• Failure to pass the accreditation renewal process established in article 10 of RD 99/2011.
• Failure to accredit compliance with the requirements established by the state or regional regulations in force.
• A proposal is made to terminate the programme as part of the degree review and improvement process in accordance with the procedure approved by the university.
• The occurrence of any exceptional situation that prevents the correct development of the PhD programme.
Termination shall have the following effects:
• It will entail the loss of its official status and its removal from the RUCT.
• It will not be possible to enrol new students in the PhD programme.
• In any case, all affected students must be informed of the termination and of the consequences for the development of their studies.
The University shall adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the academic rights of the students who are taking these studies under the terms established in the resolution for the termination of the study plan, and shall approve the procedure for the termination of the PhD programmes within the University.
Cursos de formación avanzada
- E1021A01
Cursos de formación
- E1021A02
Estancias en centros de investigación
- E1021A03
Asistencia a congresos científicos
- E1021A04
Defensa del proyecto de tesis
- E1021A05
No data available for the selected academic year.
| Teachers | Area |
|---|---|
|
Pablo Ramil Rego |
Botany |
|
Teresa Cornide Paz |
Botany |
|
Joaquin Gimenez De Azcarate Cornide |
Botany |
|
Maria Inmaculada Romero Bujan |
Botany |
|
Emilio V. Carral Vilariño |
Ecology |
|
Mª Jesús Aira Rodríguez |
Botany |
|
Maria Teresa Rodriguez Lopez |
Zoology |
|
Ignacio Garcia Gonzalez |
Botany |
|
Francisco Javier Amigo Vazquez |
Botany |
|
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez |
Botany |
|
Rosa Ana Vázquez Ruiz De Ocenda |
Botany |
|
Francisco Javier Iglesias Piñeiro |
Zoology |
|
Ramon Alberto Diaz Varela |
Botany |
|
Luis Miguel Serrano Perez |
Botany |
|
Sergio Rodriguez Roiloa |
Ecology |
|
María Jose Vidal Malde |
International PhD School of the University of Santiago de Compostela (EDIUS) |
|
Andres Baselga Fraga |
Zoology |
|
Gonzalo Perez De Lis Castro |
Botany |
| Teachers | Area |
|---|---|
|
Maria Celia Besteiro Rodriguez |
Zoology |
|
Juan Angel Diaz Pazos |
Zoology |
|
Mª Del Carmen Lopez Rodriguez |
Botany |
|
Marcos Andres Gonzalez Gonzalez |
Zoology |
|
Fernando Cobo Gradin |
Zoology |
|
Sandra Barca Bravo |
International PhD School of the University of Santiago de Compostela (EDIUS) |
|
Rufino Vieira Lanero |
Zoology |
|
María Del Carmen Cobo Llovo |
International PhD School of the University of Santiago de Compostela (EDIUS) |
As recorded in the historical data of the University of Santiago de Compostela, the ‘Biodiversity and conservation of the natural environment’ programme has maintained a considerable number of students over the years, most of whom have completed their studies with the presentation of supervised research work, PhD theses, and who currently occupy positions in industry, teaching and research.
Across the globe, human activities are causing the devastation of biological communities. Threats to biological diversity are unprecedented, and never in the history of life have so many species been threatened with extinction in such a short period of time. The coming decades will decide what fraction of the planet’s diversity will survive.
Current efforts are focused on understanding diversity, saving species, establishing new conservation areas and protecting existing natural parks. The training of experts in Biodiversity and Conservation is understood as a scientific commitment that aims to cover a need for a territory like Galicia for experts and evaluators of its Natural Environment.
- Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of research skills and methods related to that field.
- Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial research or creative process.
- Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
- Ability to carry out critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
- Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community.
- Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural progress within a knowledge-based society.
- Ability to promote Open Science and Citizen Science, in accordance with article 12 of Organic Law 2/2023 of 22 March, as a way of contributing to the consideration of scientific knowledge as a common good, through the evaluation of transversal activities carried out by the PhD student related to different dimensions of Open Science and Citizen Science, as well as the training acquired in these disciplines in the form of micro-credentials or similar.
- Ability to carry out a critical analysis and assessment of biogeography and biodiversity of fauna and flora.
- Ability to carry out a critical analysis and assessment in the conservation and management of protected natural spaces.
- Ability to carry out an analysis of marine resources.
- Acquisition of skills in the analysis and resolution of complex problems in the field of observation of the marine, terrestrial and freshwater environment.
- Acquisition of skills in the analysis and resolution of complex problems in the field of sustainable use of resources.
The graduate profile that the PhD Programme in Biodiversity and Conservation of the Natural Environment aims for its students is one in which, in addition to the acquisition of the skills involved in the development of a PhD thesis, it allows them to obtain other transversal skills related to teamwork and networking, internationalisation and the achievement of a high quality scientific production.
The general capacities of the graduate profile are as follows: 1) Ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation; 2) Ability to contribute to the extension of the frontiers of knowledge through original research; 3) Ability to carry out critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas; 4) Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community; 5) Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific progress within a knowledge-based society.
The specific capacities of the graduate profile will depend on the line of research to which the PhD thesis has been assigned, and may refer to one or more of the following: 1) Capacity for critical analysis and evaluation of biogeography and biodiversity of fauna and flora; 2) Capacity for critical analysis and evaluation in the conservation and management of protected natural areas and endangered species; 3) Capacity for analysis of marine resources.
The main objective of this Masters degree is to train professionals and researchers in aquaculture; professionals with a solid recognised training at job level and researchers whose training allows them to carry out their research, with cutting-edge technologies, while keeping abreast of problems in production processing.
No data available for the selected academic year.
Coordinator
Jesus Dominguez Conde
Secretary
Maria Inmaculada Romero Bujan
Vowels
Francisco Javier Amigo Vazquez
Fernando Cobo Gradin
Ignacio Garcia Gonzalez
Francisco Javier Iglesias Piñeiro
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-01 Offered Places Number of places offered for each academic year. Provides information on the evolution of the offer of places associated with that program. Scale info: Whole number |
5,0 |
5,0 |
7,0 |
9,0 |
9,0 |
9,0 |
|
ID-02 Demand Percentage ratio of applications submitted on the offer of places Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
140,0 |
160,0 |
100,0 |
166,67 |
88,89 |
55,56 |
|
ID-03 New Enrollment Number of newly enrolled students. Scale info: Whole number |
3,0 |
4,0 |
5,0 |
8,0 |
4,0 |
1,0 |
|
ID-06 Total Student Enrollment Total number of students enrolled in the ordinary enrollment system Scale info: Whole number |
30,0 |
26,0 |
26,0 |
26,0 |
25,0 |
19,0 |
|
ID-07 Percentage of New Students Coming from Master's Studies Percentage relationship between the number of new students coming from master's studies and the number of newly enrolled students after deducting the number of new students due to adaptation. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
66,67 |
75,0 |
100,0 |
37,5 |
50,0 |
100,0 |
|
ID-08 Percentage of Students from Other Universities Percentage relationship between the number of new students with access master's degrees from other universities and the number of newly enrolled students after deducting the number of new students due to adaptation Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
12,5 |
50,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-09 Percentage of New Students from National Universities Outside SUG Percentage relationship between the number of new students from other national universities, outside the SUG, and the total number of enrolled students Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
12,5 |
25,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-10 Percentage of New Students from Other SUG Universities Percentage relationship between the number of new students from other SUG universities and the number of newly enrolled students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
0,0 |
25,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-11 Percentage of Foreign Students in the Total Enrollment Percentage ratio of the number of foreign students (from outside Spain) to the total number of enrolled students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
13,33 |
15,38 |
15,38 |
30,77 |
28,00 |
26,32 |
|
ID-12 Percentage of Foreign Students from the EHEA Percentage ratio of the number of foreign students in the EHEA to the total number of enrolled students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
3,33 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
3,85 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-22 Percentage of Students by Admission Profile Percentage of students according to entry profile Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
- |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-13 Percentage of New Students Requiring Bridging Courses Percentage ratio of the number of new students who need additional training to the number of newly enrolled students, once the number of new students admitted for adaptation is discounted. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-14 Percentage of Full-Time Students Percentage ratio of the number of full-time students to the total number of enrolled students. Note: Full-time students are considered those who have the same dedication throughout the academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
73,33 |
73,08 |
65,38 |
69,23 |
68,0 |
42,11 |
|
ID-15 Percentage of Part-Time Students Percentage relationship between the number of part-time students and the total number of enrolled students. Note: Part-time students are considered those who have the same dedication throughout the academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
10,0 |
7,69 |
7,69 |
11,54 |
8,0 |
5,26 |
|
ID-16 Percentage of Students with Mixed Dedication Percentage ratio of the number of students with mixed dedication to the total number of enrolled students. Note: Students with mixed dedication are considered those who alternate between full-time and part-time dedication during the same academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
16,67 |
19,23 |
26,92 |
19,23 |
24,0 |
52,63 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-17 Percentage of Students Undertaking Research Stays (Outgoing) Authorized by the CAPD Percentage ratio of the number of students doing research stays on the number of students enrolled full-time Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
4,55 |
0,0 |
5,88 |
22,22 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-19 Percentage of Students Participating in Mobility Programs (Incoming) Percentage ratio of the number of students participating in mobility programs (incoming) over the number of students enrolled full-time Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-21 Percentage of Students with Scholarships or Predoctoral Contracts (FPI, FPU, Xunta, etc.) Percentage ratio of the number of students with a scholarship or pre-doctoral contract (FPI, FPU, Xunta,...) to the number of students enrolled full-time. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
13,64 |
21,05 |
23,53 |
27,78 |
29,41 |
50,0 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-24 Ratio of Theses Defended under Co-Supervision Regime Percentage ratio of the number of theses defended under co-direction to the total number of theses defended. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
0,8 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
0,0 |
0,5 |
0,8 |
|
ID-25 Total number of six-year periods Total number of six-year terms. Scale info: Whole number |
61,0 |
63,0 |
52,0 |
47,0 |
50,0 |
55,0 |
|
ID-26 Average number of six-year periods per PDI Average number of sexenios per PDI. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
2,3462 |
2,52 |
2,3636 |
2,2381 |
2,381 |
2,5 |
|
ID-27 Percentage of PDI with six-year periods Percentage ratio of the number of POIs with six-year terms over the number of POIs with the option of six-year terms. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
84,62 |
80,0 |
81,82 |
80,95 |
80,95 |
81,82 |
|
ID-28 Percentage of PDI with active six-year periods Percentage ratio of the number of PDI with six-year-olds living on the number of PDI with option to six-year-olds. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
46,15 |
52,0 |
59,09 |
57,14 |
47,62 |
59,09 |
|
ID-29 Percentage of Foreign Professors in the Total Program Faculty Percentage ratio of the number of foreign thesis supervisors to the total number of thesis supervisors Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
5,13 |
4,65 |
4,55 |
7,14 |
4,17 |
0,0 |
|
ID-30 Percentage of International Experts in Thesis Committees Percentage ratio of the number of foreign members of the courts to the total number of members of the courts Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
6,67 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
17,02 |
0,0 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-31 Number of Defended Theses Number of theses defended Scale info: Whole number |
5,0 |
3,0 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
2,0 |
5,0 |
|
ID-32 Percentage of Theses Completed Full-Time Percentage ratio of the number of full-time theses over the total number of theses defended. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
33,33 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
|
ID-33 Percentage of Theses Completed Part-Time Percentage ratio of the number of part-time theses on or total defended theses. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
66,67 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-34 Percentage of Theses Completed with Mixed Dedication Percentage ratio of the number of theses completed with mixed dedication on the total number of theses defended Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-35 Number of Theses Presented in Galician Number of theses presented in Galician Scale info: Whole number |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
0,0 |
2,0 |
|
ID-36 Number of Theses Presented in Spanish Number of theses presented in Spanish Scale info: Whole number |
4,0 |
3,0 |
4,0 |
1,0 |
2,0 |
3,0 |
|
ID-37 Number of Theses Presented in Other Languages Number of theses presented in another language Scale info: Whole number |
1,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-38 Average Duration of Studies for Full-Time Students Average duration (in years) of full-time studies Scale info: Whole number |
3,9452 |
4,274 |
4,1911 |
- |
4,9315 |
4,3397 |
|
ID-39 Average Duration of Studies for Part-Time Students Average duration (in years) of part-time studies. Scale info: Whole number |
- |
- |
- |
5,0055 |
5,5068 |
- |
|
ID-40 Percentage of Doctoral Students Defending Their Thesis Without Requesting an Extension Percentage ratio of the number of students defending the thesis without an extension on the total number of theses defended. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
40,0 |
33,33 |
25,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
100,0 |
|
ID-43 Percentage of Theses with International Mention Percentage ratio of the number of theses that achieve the "cum laude" qualification over the total number of theses defended Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
80,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
50,0 |
80,0 |
|
ID-44 Percentage of Theses with International Mention Percentage ratio of the number of theses with international mention over the total number of defended theses Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
20,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
40,0 |
|
ID-45 Percentage of Program Dropouts Percentage ratio of the number of students who did not enroll or defend their thesis in the academic year to the total number of students enrolled in the previous year, after deducting the number of students who defended their thesis in the academic year and students who have been granted a temporary leave of absence. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
24,14 |
3,7 |
63,64 |
26,32 |
9,52 |
20,0 |
Generally speaking, the Master's degrees that provide access to this programme without supplementary training are:
- Environment and Natural Resources; Marine Biology; Aquaculture; Biotechnology (offered by the USC)
- Biodiversity and Ecosystems; Acquaculture; Land ecosystems, Sustainable Use and Environmental Implicvations (offered by the University of Vigo)
- Technology and Environmental Management offered by the University of A Coruña
- The master's with a similar content offered by other Spanish universities
- Students holders of the Diploma of Advanced Studies obtained by the USC's 5-year graduate degree in Biology or other 5-year graduate degrees from all Spanish universities will also have access to the doctoral programme without supplementary training.
In the case of profiles of prospective students who have not taken a Master’s course, they will need an equivalence of training in research credits, equal to at least the master's degree that provides direct access, which is 60 ECTS credits.
Points for each merit are evaluated by the committee in the following way:
- Previous degree to access the programme: 20%
- Academic transcript: 20%
- Curriculum: 20%
- Professional experience: 20%
- Research experience: 20%
Although it is not necessary for candidates to certify their knowledge of English , it is advisable, for certain training activities require knowledge of this language. Therefore, it is advisable to have a B1 or B2 level in CEFR knowledge scale.
The admission profile establishes the knowledge, skills and abilities that students wishing to access this programme must possess and, consequently, the most suitable qualifications for access to the programme and which determine admission and, where appropriate, the need or otherwise for PhD students to undertake further training.
The academic training of students will be linked to the branch of knowledge of Sciences and, within this, to one of the following fields of knowledge (Annex I, RD 822/2021): 1) Biology and genetics, 2) Environmental sciences and ecology.
In general, the Master’s Degrees that will allow access to this PhD Programme without additional training will be those oriented towards the study of Biodiversity and ecosystems, Marine Biology, Environment and Natural Resources, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Genetics and, in general, Master’s Degrees of similar content taught in Spanish universities. Students with a DEA degree obtained through a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from a Spanish university will also have access to the Programme without complements.
Access
The general access and admission requirements are those set out in Royal Decree 99/2011, of 28 January, which regulates official PhD studies, and as amended by Royal Decree 576/2023, of 4 July. These are:
1. In general, in order to access an official PhD programme, it shall be necessary to hold an official Spanish Bachelor´s degree, or equivalent, and a Master´s degree or equivalent, provided that at least 300 ECTS credits have been obtained in these two courses as a whole.
2. Access may also be granted to those who are in one of the following situations:
a) To hold official university degrees or equivalent Spanish degrees, provided that at least 300 ECTS credits have been passed in these courses as a whole, and accredit a level 3 of the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education.
b) To hold a degree obtained in accordance with foreign education systems belonging to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), without the need for homologation, which accredits a level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework, provided that this degree entitles access to PhD studies in the country of issue of the same. This admission shall not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree held by the interested party nor its recognition for purposes other than access to PhD studies.
c) To hold a degree obtained in accordance with foreign education systems outside the EHEA, without the need for its recognition, after verification by the university that it accredits a level of training equivalent to that of the official Spanish university Master´s degree and that it entitles the holder to access PhD studies in the country in which the degree was awarded. This admission shall not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree held by the interested party, nor its recognition for purposes other than that of access to PhD studies.
d) To hold another PhD or Doctorate degree.
e) Likewise, university graduates who, after obtaining a place in training in the corresponding entrance examination to specialised health training posts, have passed with a positive evaluation at least two years of training in a programme for obtaining the official qualification in one of the specialities in Health Sciences, may also be admitted.
A compulsory requirement for admission to the PhD programme is the submission of a report by the student consisting of a reference letter from a lecturer on the programme who i) endorses the potential viability of the future thesis within the framework of a line of research of the programme to which it is linked, and who ii) could act as supervisor if the necessary requirements for this are met.
Furthermore, given the characteristics and scientific level of the PhD programme, the student must have a minimum level of English equivalent to level B2, not only because it is currently the common language of scientific communication at international level, but also because part of the courses, both specific and transversal, as well as various activities of the programme can be carried out in this language. The language level will be accredited with the corresponding official certification of those included in the list of accreditations recognised by the Modern Language Centre (CLM) of the USC for the different levels of the Common
European Framework: https://www.usc.gal/es/centro/centro-lenguas-modernas.
Students will be selected for admission to the programme on the basis of the following criteria:
• Academic record (40%) determined by the grades obtained in the bachelor´s and master´s degree (or DEA or research proficiency).
• Curriculum Vitae (20%). In this section, preference will be given to previous research experience and its results (publications, communications and other scientific contributions to conferences) and their adaptation to the lines of research of the PhD programme. Likewise, professional experience related to the lines of research of the PhD programme, research stays, courses taken or taught will also be valued. Candidates must submit supporting documentation.
• Accreditation of a level of English equivalent to level B1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (20%).
• Personal interview (20%): In this section, motivation and aptitude, communication skills, etc. will be assessed.
The same criteria will be applied to all students regardless of whether they are full-time or part-time.
The PhD programme may be terminated for any of the following reasons:
• Failure to pass the accreditation renewal process established in article 10 of RD 99/2011.
• Failure to accredit compliance with the requirements established by the state or regional regulations in force.
• A proposal is made to terminate the programme as part of the degree review and improvement process in accordance with the procedure approved by the university.
• The occurrence of any exceptional situation that prevents the correct development of the PhD programme.
Termination shall have the following effects:
• It will entail the loss of its official status and its removal from the RUCT.
• It will not be possible to enrol new students in the PhD programme.
• In any case, all affected students must be informed of the termination and of the consequences for the development of their studies.
The University shall adopt the necessary measures to guarantee the academic rights of the students who are taking these studies under the terms established in the resolution for the termination of the study plan, and shall approve the procedure for the termination of the PhD programmes within the University.
Cursos de formación avanzada
- E1021A01
Cursos de formación
- E1021A02
Estancias en centros de investigación
- E1021A03
Asistencia a congresos científicos
- E1021A04
Defensa del proyecto de tesis
- E1021A05
No data available for the selected academic year.
| Teachers | Area |
|---|---|
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Pablo Ramil Rego |
Botany |
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Teresa Cornide Paz |
Botany |
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Joaquin Gimenez De Azcarate Cornide |
Botany |
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Maria Inmaculada Romero Bujan |
Botany |
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Emilio V. Carral Vilariño |
Ecology |
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Mª Jesús Aira Rodríguez |
Botany |
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Maria Teresa Rodriguez Lopez |
Zoology |
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Ignacio Garcia Gonzalez |
Botany |
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Francisco Javier Amigo Vazquez |
Botany |
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Santiago Ortiz Nuñez |
Botany |
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Rosa Ana Vázquez Ruiz De Ocenda |
Botany |
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Francisco Javier Iglesias Piñeiro |
Zoology |
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Ramon Alberto Diaz Varela |
Botany |
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Luis Miguel Serrano Perez |
Botany |
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Sergio Rodriguez Roiloa |
Ecology |
|
María Jose Vidal Malde |
International PhD School of the University of Santiago de Compostela (EDIUS) |
|
Andres Baselga Fraga |
Zoology |
|
Gonzalo Perez De Lis Castro |
Botany |
| Teachers | Area |
|---|---|
|
Maria Celia Besteiro Rodriguez |
Zoology |
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Juan Angel Diaz Pazos |
Zoology |
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Mª Del Carmen Lopez Rodriguez |
Botany |
|
Marcos Andres Gonzalez Gonzalez |
Zoology |
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Fernando Cobo Gradin |
Zoology |
|
Sandra Barca Bravo |
International PhD School of the University of Santiago de Compostela (EDIUS) |
|
Rufino Vieira Lanero |
Zoology |
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María Del Carmen Cobo Llovo |
International PhD School of the University of Santiago de Compostela (EDIUS) |
As recorded in the historical data of the University of Santiago de Compostela, the ‘Biodiversity and conservation of the natural environment’ programme has maintained a considerable number of students over the years, most of whom have completed their studies with the presentation of supervised research work, PhD theses, and who currently occupy positions in industry, teaching and research.
Across the globe, human activities are causing the devastation of biological communities. Threats to biological diversity are unprecedented, and never in the history of life have so many species been threatened with extinction in such a short period of time. The coming decades will decide what fraction of the planet’s diversity will survive.
Current efforts are focused on understanding diversity, saving species, establishing new conservation areas and protecting existing natural parks. The training of experts in Biodiversity and Conservation is understood as a scientific commitment that aims to cover a need for a territory like Galicia for experts and evaluators of its Natural Environment.
- Systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of research skills and methods related to that field.
- Ability to conceive, design or create, implement and adopt a substantial research or creative process.
- Ability to contribute to the expansion of the frontiers of knowledge through original research.
- Ability to carry out critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas.
- Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community.
- Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, technological, social, artistic or cultural progress within a knowledge-based society.
- Ability to promote Open Science and Citizen Science, in accordance with article 12 of Organic Law 2/2023 of 22 March, as a way of contributing to the consideration of scientific knowledge as a common good, through the evaluation of transversal activities carried out by the PhD student related to different dimensions of Open Science and Citizen Science, as well as the training acquired in these disciplines in the form of micro-credentials or similar.
- Ability to carry out a critical analysis and assessment of biogeography and biodiversity of fauna and flora.
- Ability to carry out a critical analysis and assessment in the conservation and management of protected natural spaces.
- Ability to carry out an analysis of marine resources.
- Acquisition of skills in the analysis and resolution of complex problems in the field of observation of the marine, terrestrial and freshwater environment.
- Acquisition of skills in the analysis and resolution of complex problems in the field of sustainable use of resources.
The graduate profile that the PhD Programme in Biodiversity and Conservation of the Natural Environment aims for its students is one in which, in addition to the acquisition of the skills involved in the development of a PhD thesis, it allows them to obtain other transversal skills related to teamwork and networking, internationalisation and the achievement of a high quality scientific production.
The general capacities of the graduate profile are as follows: 1) Ability to conceive, design or create, put into practice and adopt a substantial process of research or creation; 2) Ability to contribute to the extension of the frontiers of knowledge through original research; 3) Ability to carry out critical analysis and evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas; 4) Ability to communicate with the academic and scientific community and with society in general about their fields of knowledge in the modes and languages commonly used in their international scientific community; 5) Ability to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific progress within a knowledge-based society.
The specific capacities of the graduate profile will depend on the line of research to which the PhD thesis has been assigned, and may refer to one or more of the following: 1) Capacity for critical analysis and evaluation of biogeography and biodiversity of fauna and flora; 2) Capacity for critical analysis and evaluation in the conservation and management of protected natural areas and endangered species; 3) Capacity for analysis of marine resources.
The main objective of this Masters degree is to train professionals and researchers in aquaculture; professionals with a solid recognised training at job level and researchers whose training allows them to carry out their research, with cutting-edge technologies, while keeping abreast of problems in production processing.
No data available for the selected academic year.
Coordinator
Jesus Dominguez Conde
Secretary
Maria Inmaculada Romero Bujan
Vowels
Francisco Javier Amigo Vazquez
Fernando Cobo Gradin
Ignacio Garcia Gonzalez
Francisco Javier Iglesias Piñeiro
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Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-01 Offered Places Number of places offered for each academic year. Provides information on the evolution of the offer of places associated with that program. Scale info: Whole number |
5,0 |
5,0 |
7,0 |
9,0 |
9,0 |
9,0 |
|
ID-02 Demand Percentage ratio of applications submitted on the offer of places Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
140,0 |
160,0 |
100,0 |
166,67 |
88,89 |
55,56 |
|
ID-03 New Enrollment Number of newly enrolled students. Scale info: Whole number |
3,0 |
4,0 |
5,0 |
8,0 |
4,0 |
1,0 |
|
ID-06 Total Student Enrollment Total number of students enrolled in the ordinary enrollment system Scale info: Whole number |
30,0 |
26,0 |
26,0 |
26,0 |
25,0 |
19,0 |
|
ID-07 Percentage of New Students Coming from Master's Studies Percentage relationship between the number of new students coming from master's studies and the number of newly enrolled students after deducting the number of new students due to adaptation. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
66,67 |
75,0 |
100,0 |
37,5 |
50,0 |
100,0 |
|
ID-08 Percentage of Students from Other Universities Percentage relationship between the number of new students with access master's degrees from other universities and the number of newly enrolled students after deducting the number of new students due to adaptation Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
12,5 |
50,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-09 Percentage of New Students from National Universities Outside SUG Percentage relationship between the number of new students from other national universities, outside the SUG, and the total number of enrolled students Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
12,5 |
25,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-10 Percentage of New Students from Other SUG Universities Percentage relationship between the number of new students from other SUG universities and the number of newly enrolled students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
20,0 |
0,0 |
25,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-11 Percentage of Foreign Students in the Total Enrollment Percentage ratio of the number of foreign students (from outside Spain) to the total number of enrolled students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
13,33 |
15,38 |
15,38 |
30,77 |
28,00 |
26,32 |
|
ID-12 Percentage of Foreign Students from the EHEA Percentage ratio of the number of foreign students in the EHEA to the total number of enrolled students. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
3,33 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
3,85 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-22 Percentage of Students by Admission Profile Percentage of students according to entry profile Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
- |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-13 Percentage of New Students Requiring Bridging Courses Percentage ratio of the number of new students who need additional training to the number of newly enrolled students, once the number of new students admitted for adaptation is discounted. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-14 Percentage of Full-Time Students Percentage ratio of the number of full-time students to the total number of enrolled students. Note: Full-time students are considered those who have the same dedication throughout the academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
73,33 |
73,08 |
65,38 |
69,23 |
68,0 |
42,11 |
|
ID-15 Percentage of Part-Time Students Percentage relationship between the number of part-time students and the total number of enrolled students. Note: Part-time students are considered those who have the same dedication throughout the academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
10,0 |
7,69 |
7,69 |
11,54 |
8,0 |
5,26 |
|
ID-16 Percentage of Students with Mixed Dedication Percentage ratio of the number of students with mixed dedication to the total number of enrolled students. Note: Students with mixed dedication are considered those who alternate between full-time and part-time dedication during the same academic year. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
16,67 |
19,23 |
26,92 |
19,23 |
24,0 |
52,63 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-17 Percentage of Students Undertaking Research Stays (Outgoing) Authorized by the CAPD Percentage ratio of the number of students doing research stays on the number of students enrolled full-time Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
4,55 |
0,0 |
5,88 |
22,22 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-19 Percentage of Students Participating in Mobility Programs (Incoming) Percentage ratio of the number of students participating in mobility programs (incoming) over the number of students enrolled full-time Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-21 Percentage of Students with Scholarships or Predoctoral Contracts (FPI, FPU, Xunta, etc.) Percentage ratio of the number of students with a scholarship or pre-doctoral contract (FPI, FPU, Xunta,...) to the number of students enrolled full-time. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
13,64 |
21,05 |
23,53 |
27,78 |
29,41 |
50,0 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-24 Ratio of Theses Defended under Co-Supervision Regime Percentage ratio of the number of theses defended under co-direction to the total number of theses defended. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
0,8 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
0,0 |
0,5 |
0,8 |
|
ID-25 Total number of six-year periods Total number of six-year terms. Scale info: Whole number |
61,0 |
63,0 |
52,0 |
47,0 |
50,0 |
55,0 |
|
ID-26 Average number of six-year periods per PDI Average number of sexenios per PDI. Scale info: Rational number with two decimal places |
2,3462 |
2,52 |
2,3636 |
2,2381 |
2,381 |
2,5 |
|
ID-27 Percentage of PDI with six-year periods Percentage ratio of the number of POIs with six-year terms over the number of POIs with the option of six-year terms. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
84,62 |
80,0 |
81,82 |
80,95 |
80,95 |
81,82 |
|
ID-28 Percentage of PDI with active six-year periods Percentage ratio of the number of PDI with six-year-olds living on the number of PDI with option to six-year-olds. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
46,15 |
52,0 |
59,09 |
57,14 |
47,62 |
59,09 |
|
ID-29 Percentage of Foreign Professors in the Total Program Faculty Percentage ratio of the number of foreign thesis supervisors to the total number of thesis supervisors Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
5,13 |
4,65 |
4,55 |
7,14 |
4,17 |
0,0 |
|
ID-30 Percentage of International Experts in Thesis Committees Percentage ratio of the number of foreign members of the courts to the total number of members of the courts Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
6,67 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
17,02 |
0,0 |
|
Indicator |
2018-2019 |
2019-2020 |
2020-2021 |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ID-31 Number of Defended Theses Number of theses defended Scale info: Whole number |
5,0 |
3,0 |
4,0 |
3,0 |
2,0 |
5,0 |
|
ID-32 Percentage of Theses Completed Full-Time Percentage ratio of the number of full-time theses over the total number of theses defended. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
33,33 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
|
ID-33 Percentage of Theses Completed Part-Time Percentage ratio of the number of part-time theses on or total defended theses. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
66,67 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-34 Percentage of Theses Completed with Mixed Dedication Percentage ratio of the number of theses completed with mixed dedication on the total number of theses defended Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-35 Number of Theses Presented in Galician Number of theses presented in Galician Scale info: Whole number |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
0,0 |
2,0 |
|
ID-36 Number of Theses Presented in Spanish Number of theses presented in Spanish Scale info: Whole number |
4,0 |
3,0 |
4,0 |
1,0 |
2,0 |
3,0 |
|
ID-37 Number of Theses Presented in Other Languages Number of theses presented in another language Scale info: Whole number |
1,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
1,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
|
ID-38 Average Duration of Studies for Full-Time Students Average duration (in years) of full-time studies Scale info: Whole number |
3,9452 |
4,274 |
4,1911 |
- |
4,9315 |
4,3397 |
|
ID-39 Average Duration of Studies for Part-Time Students Average duration (in years) of part-time studies. Scale info: Whole number |
- |
- |
- |
5,0055 |
5,5068 |
- |
|
ID-40 Percentage of Doctoral Students Defending Their Thesis Without Requesting an Extension Percentage ratio of the number of students defending the thesis without an extension on the total number of theses defended. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
40,0 |
33,33 |
25,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
100,0 |
|
ID-43 Percentage of Theses with International Mention Percentage ratio of the number of theses that achieve the "cum laude" qualification over the total number of theses defended Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
80,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
100,0 |
50,0 |
80,0 |
|
ID-44 Percentage of Theses with International Mention Percentage ratio of the number of theses with international mention over the total number of defended theses Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
20,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
0,0 |
40,0 |
|
ID-45 Percentage of Program Dropouts Percentage ratio of the number of students who did not enroll or defend their thesis in the academic year to the total number of students enrolled in the previous year, after deducting the number of students who defended their thesis in the academic year and students who have been granted a temporary leave of absence. Scale info: Percentage with two decimal places |
24,14 |
3,7 |
63,64 |
26,32 |
9,52 |
20,0 |