Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture Sciences
About This Programme
A research doctorate in horticultural and plant science.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Coursework
Required coursework (18 credit hours) plus elective coursework (6 credit hours)
- COSC702 Ethics of Scientific Research II1 credit
- STAT715 Design and Analysis of Experiments in Applied Sciences3 credits
- COFA760 Advanced Scientific Writing2 credits
- COFA770 Sustainable Food and Agriculture3 credits
- HORT805 Molecular Approaches in Plant Research3 credits
- HORT815 Assessment of Energy and Element Fluxes in Agroecosystems3 credits
- HORT820 Urban Landscape Planning, Policy and Management3 credits
Elective coursework: select two courses (6 credit hours), or one from this list plus any approved 700-level course.
- HORT741 Modeling Horticultural System3 credits
- HORT748 Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources3 credits
- HORT720 Innovative Technologies for Horticultural Production Systems3 credits
- HORT725 Methods in Agricultural Microbiology3 credits
Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination
- HORT800 Comprehensive Exam
- HORT810 Research Proposal
Dissertation Research
Research areas: horticulture and horticultural production systems, agro-ecology, plant biotechnology, plant breeding, crop physiology and production, mineral nutrition, quantitative modeling of horticultural systems, plant growth and development, post-harvest physiology, restoration, and sustainable water management.
- HORT900 Dissertation Research30 credits
Dissertation Defense
- HORT910 Dissertation Defense
Entry Requirements
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in agribusiness, food production, environmental management and government, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Doctor of Philosophy
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Agriculture
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 32,400/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.