Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Plant Science and Technologies (PhD)

Duration 5 Years

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Curriculum
Entry Requirements
Fees & Scholarships

About the Program

The main objectives of our program are to support graduates of not only agriculture engineers and agronomists but also biologists, bioengineers and other graduates who want to specialize in plant science and technologies to further education at the academic level; to direct them to research and development to make careers; to transfer the obtained data into practice; and to strengthen international collaborations. Our program is capable of competing with programs in developed countries with its academic staff, plant and animal production facilities, laboratories and infrastructure. The incubation center of researching the scientific ways of increasing agricultural production with a collective understanding is the units of universities that provide doctorate education. In this respect, it has become the basic criterion of economic and social development to evaluate our agricultural elements in an effective, environmentally friendly and sustainable way, to put them into practice, and to contribute to obtaining more and higher quality yields from the unit area in the light of universal quality criteria by using state-of-the-art technologies. In this context, the basic vision of the program is to create an internationally recognized doctoral program with its graduates who can convey their continuously improving experiences with their contribution to science and education at national and international level.

Education Opportunities

There are senior lecturers who are experts in their fields, who will give lectures and provide scientific guidance to students within the framework of the Plant Science and Technologies Doctoral Program. With its advanced wired/wireless internet network and computer infrastructure, information can be easily accessed from periodical and non-periodical publications in the university's library, electronic periodicals, digital image files, and national and international publications during research and thesis preparation periods. During the thesis phase, the plant and animal production facilities and greenhouses of the University can be used for field studies where our students can do research. Within the program, molecular biology, physics, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, computer laboratory and central laboratory located in the university campus suitable for interdisciplinary studies can also be used. Doctoral projects can be supported by the university budget and contributions are made to applied education.

Career Areas

Bitki Bilimi ve Teknolojileri Bölümünde Doktora yapan öğrencilerin bilimsel bakış açıları ile birlikte uluslar arası ilişki ağları gelişecek, daha geniş vizyon sahibi olacak ve aynı zamanda mesleki kariyerlerinde yükselmelerine imkan sağlanacaktır. Halen ülkemizde ve dünyada tarım ve ilgili alanlarında doktora mezunu sayıları oldukça düşük olup talep günden güne artmaktadır. Doktora programımızı tamamlayan mezunların Bakanlıkların ilgili dairelerinde Araştırma enstitülerinde, belediyelerde, uluslararası tarımsal kuruluşlarda, danışmanlık şirketlerinde, gıda üretim kuruluşları ve Biyoteknoloji enstitülerinde istihdam edilebilirken üniversitelerde de öğretim üyesi olarak akademik kariyerlerine devam edebileceklerdir.

İletişim

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

Philosophy of Science

Course code

PHIL601

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.

ALAN SEÇMELİ

Course code

PSCT6X1

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

ALAN SEÇMELİ

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

PSCT6X2

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

PSCT6X3

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

AREA ELECTIVE

Second Semester

ADVANCED RESEARCH TECHNIQUIES

Course code

BASC601

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

Within the scope of this course, students are introduced to the concept of scientific research, different principles, methods and stages of the scientific stage, to define other concepts and terms related to scientific research and scientific research. Develops positive attitudes based on knowledge and experience about the importance of scientific research. Gains awareness of ethical rules to be followed while conducting research. Identify a research question related to the field and prepare a small research project proposal. The types and methods of scientific research, identifying scientific research topics, scanning resources, defining the research problem and establishing hypotheses, reviewing the research plan and method, sampling methods, determining the universe and sample are the topics covered in this course.

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

PSCT6X4

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

PSCT6X5

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

AREA ELECTIVE

Third Semester

DOCTORAL QUALIFICATION

Course code

PSCT650

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

The qualifying exam is to determine whether the student who completed the courses and seminar has a base for scientific research related to the basic subjects and concepts. A student can take the qualifying exam at the most twice after completing the seminar and credited courses. The qualifying exam consists of two parts: written and oral; and are held on the days and times announced by the graduate committee, within the semester following the completion of the credited courses and the seminar. The jury of the qualifying exam evaluates the success of the student. The student who fails the qualifying exam can take to it for the second time in the following semester

Fourth Semester

DOCTORATE DISSERTATION

Course code

PSCT600

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

PhD dissertation work consists of determining a research topic in the field of study, defining the research problem, writing appropriate research questions and hypotheses, determining the research method for finding answers to the research questions, collecting and analyzing data, writing findings, discussions and implications. Prior to the dissertation work a proposal has to be prepared and presented to the dissertation monitoring committee consisting of three members including the supervisor. After the completion of the dissertation the candidate defends it in front of a jury of five members including the monitoring committee. The dissertation should contribute to the field of study and for setting up a jury the candidate must publish an article from his/her dissertation in a journal indexed by the SSCI, AHCI or SCI.

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

International Applicants- Required documents:

A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
CV
Ph.D. research proposal
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

Tuition Fees are determined at the beginning of each academic year. Candidate students who are entitled to enroll in CIU can learn their fees in line with the Tuition Fee Calculation system.