Doctoral Programme in Marine Science, Technology and Management

Given the great transversality and pluridisciplinarity of the program, the training in both bachelor's / master's degree and students can be any field provided they meet the requirements specified in Royal Decree 1393/2007 and later with Royal Decree 99/2011, of January 28, which regulates the official doctoral training for those who want to enroll in Galician universities, and with Article 30 of the Portuguese Law 107/2008 those who want to enroll in any of the Portuguese universities.

Therefore, there is no recommended income profile referring to the degree or degree or master's degrees.

The candidate must prove equivalent English skills, at least, at level B1 This level will be accredited with the corresponding recognized certification. In case of having the knowledge but not having it accredited, the candidate will have to present a sworn statement that he / she possesses the knowledge equivalent to that level.

In addition to the requirements regulated by law and by royal decrees, the program requires:

• Proof of English proficiency equivalent, at least, to level B1 not only because it is the language of scientific communication used internationally, but also because the courses of both advanced and transversal training as well as many of the activities such as the Student's Day are conducted in English . The level of English will be accredited with the corresponding recognized certification. In case of having the knowledge but not having it accredited, the candidate will have to present a sworn statement that he / she possesses the knowledge equivalent to that level.
• Present two letters of reference, one of which must be from a researcher of the Program who, in addition, is committed, if assigned by the Academic Committee, to direct or co-direct the thesis. If the candidate does not have a director or director of a doctoral thesis, they are helped and guided to look for it based on the candidate's area of ​​interest.
• Present the Curriculum Vitae.

The following admission criteria are established:

1. The curriculum of the candidates will have a minimum value of 80 percent.

a. Academic record of the degree studies weighted by the average of the degree: 30%

b. Academic record of the master's studies weighted by the average of the degree: 20%

c. Indexed publications: 20%

d. Other merits: 10%.

2. Endorsements, personal interviews if necessary and other merits will be valued up to a maximum of 20%.

The Academic Commission will be able to establish new criteria compatible with the previous ones in order to concretize the application of the principles and criteria set forth. You can also conduct personal interviews on the alleged merits, if you consider it appropriate.