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Study programme Nutrition for PhD. students is focused on education of specialists that are able to handle challenges of human and animal nutrition in relation to agricultural products quality.
The graduate has depth knowledge and knows scientific methods of research and development in the branch of nutrition, production, preparation and treatment of nutrition sources and food and feed additives. The Graduate can analyze, model and prognoses nutritional status of the individual and populations.
Form of Studies
daily attendance / external attendance
Length of Studies
3 years / 4 years
Language
English/Slovak
PROFILE COURSES
Science of Animal Nutrition
Conservation Fermentations
Nutritional Genetics
Systems of Animal Nutrition
Nutritional physiology
Science of Human Nutrition
Applied Human Nutrition
Nutrition Resources
Toxicology in Nutrition
Biometrics in Animal Production
III. LEVEL OF STUDY (PHD)
Application Form Submission
The applicant must select a dissertation topic from those published on the respective faculty’s website. All PhD positions are also listed on the Euraxess Jobs and Opportunities portal.
Applicant must submit the E-application form to study at SUA through the university’s designated portal or send the completed form via email to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty.
Payment of the fee for admission procedure
The sum of the fee depends on the specific faculty and study program and it varies between 30 EUR and 65 EUR
The proof of the payment has to be sent via email to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty.
Recognition of University Education Documents
Applicants must submit a copy of their undergraduate diploma and a transcript of records from their previous university studies.
Decision on recognition of documents on completed university education issued by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic or by the Regional Office of Education in Nitra (https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/en/navigator/8)
Additional requirements
– Transcript of Records or Diploma Supplement fot the I. level of study is required, which provides a detailed overview of the applicant’s previous academic performance. Transcript of Rrecords or Diploma Supplement for the I. level of study
– Curriculum Vitae
Other Documentation
Similar to the bachelor’s process, the applicant must submit a completed application form, passport scan and proof of payment for the application fee. Documents must also be notarized, translated, and sent to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty
Framework Project
Applicants must submit a framework project outlining their research plan or study proposal, which is crucial for the doctoral admission process.
Online Interview
A specialized online interview focused on the research topic and methodology will be part of the admission process.
Final Admission
The applicant’s admission will be confirmed based on the recognition of prior education, framework project, and a successful online interview.
CONTACT
Ing. Lívia Stoklasová
International Relations Office
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
livia.stoklasova@uniag.sk
+421 37 641 4555
prof. PaedDr. Ing. Jana Žiarovská, PhD.
Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources