A research doctorate in horticultural and plant science.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Required coursework (18 credit hours) plus elective coursework (6 credit hours)
Elective coursework: select two courses (6 credit hours), or one from this list plus any approved 700-level course.
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.
Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.
Graduates pursue careers in agribusiness, food production, environmental management and government, or continue to postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
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
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.