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Forestry Phytology
Annotation
The aim of the study programme is providing a complete university education of the 3rd(PhD) degree. The graduate has to master scientific methods of the basic botanical and ecological research with a special regard to the application in taxonomy of lower and higher plants, genetics and physiology of forest tree species, phytocenology and forestry typology, plant ecology, but also preserving biodiversity and protection of genetic resources and forest tree breeding.
Prospects of graduates
Career prospects
The graduates obtain knowledge and practical skills in the sphere of vegetation classification within various classification systems (forestry typology, geobotanical system, biotopes), assessment of the condition and changes to the species composition and the structure of forest ecosystem vegetation in the context of various ecological factors determining the character of forest communities, also in the sphere of monitoring and observing the species composition of forest ecosystems. Specialization in the sphere of physiology and genetic sources enables the consequent application in forestry primary production (mainly breeding and nursery centres of Semenoles and private owners). The knowledge and skills are focused on methodologies of physiological and eco-physiological research and its connection with evaluation of forest health condition, using genetic markers and their connections with problems of forest reproduction material and forest tree species breeding. At the same time, the PhD study broadens horizons of knowledge applicable in civil service of forest management.
The graduates of the study branch of forestry phytology are qualified to hold positions of specialists and executives in the given spheres and they can also work as university and secondary school teachers or research workers in the industry´s research institutions or in the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
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Terms and conditions of admission
The prerequisite is the completed university study of the 2nddegree in the given or related branches.
The entrance examinations consist of the following two parts:
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written language test (the applicant states the language in the application for PhD study),
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official examining board oral exam.
In the oral exam, the applicant is expected to show theoretical knowledge of the given subjects and of the subject of his specialization according to the selected topic. Within the entrance examination, also other applicant´s activities such as the ŠVOČ (student scientific activity), publication activity, etc. are taken into consideration.
Additional information
Additional information
The prerequisite is the completed MSc degree of university education in given or related branches.
Entrance examinations consist of the following two parts:
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written language test (the applicant states the language in the application for PhD study),
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official examining board oral exam.
In the oral exam, the applicant is expected to show theoretical knowledge of the given subjects and of the subject of his specialization, according to the selected topic. Within the entrance examination, also other applicant´s activities such as the ŠVOČ (student scientific activity), publication activity, etc. are taken into consideration.
Conditions for international students
Prerequisites for international students
International students have to take entrance examinations as Slovak students.
Terms and conditions of admission
Obtaining relevant education or its equivalent abroad, an international applicant for the study has to enclose certificates confirming the achieving of appropriate education (according to the Law no 422/2015 Coll. Of 25th November 2015 on recognition of documents on education and on recognition of specialist qualifications).
The applicant for the study from abroad is obliged to submit the Faculty the attested prove on completion of university education with a relevant degree and the passport copy. On the basis of the submitted documents, successful entrance examinations and in case that the applicant is subject to the regime of tuition fees and fees connected with the study for international students, after handing in the prove of the tuition fee payment for the first academic year, the Faculty issues the applicant a letter of acceptance for the study signed by the dean. Then the international student, if he is subject to the necessity for a visa, applies for granting the corresponding type of visa. In case that the student is not granted the visa, the university will give him the tuition fee back without delay.
Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
Terms and conditions of admission
The prerequisite is the completed university study of the 2nddegree in the given or related branches.
The entrance examinations consist of the following two parts:
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written language test (the applicant states the language in the application for PhD study),
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official examining board oral exam.
In the oral exam, the applicant is expected to show theoretical knowledge of the given subjects and of the subject of his specialization according to the selected topic. Within the entrance examination, also other applicant´s activities such as the ŠVOČ (student scientific activity), publication activity, etc. are taken into consideration.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Jarmila Šarinová
tel.: + 421 45 5206106
e-mail: sarinova@tuzvo.sk
General information on entrance examinations
The applicant enrols for the topics within proper study programmes given by the departments. The application form for PhD study is called "Prihláška na vysokoškolské štúdium, doktorandské - tretí stupeň" and it should be submitted not later than on 31stMay to the Dean´s office of the Faculty of Forestry in Zvolen, T.G. Masaryka 24, 960 53 Zvolen. The application shall be enclosed with: the attested diploma photocopy, the diploma supplement and state examination certificates (besides the graduates of the LF TU in Zvolen). Graduates of other faculties of the TU shall add photocopies of certificates concerning the completing the 2nddegree of their university study. Moreover, also the CV, a list of the published specialist and scientific works, the prove of administrative fee payment for the entrance examinations are to be enclosed. It is also necessary to submit a framework project on the dissertation work topic.
Form of entrance exam
written
Tests
written test of language
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Apply the application for study
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
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Performance of the entrance exam
05.06.2023 - 09.06.2023
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Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 2000 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 2000 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 35 €
E-application form: 35 €
Billing information
Invoicing data
Bank: Štátna pokladnica
Style of the account: Technická univerzita vo Zvolene
Account number IBAN: SK1981800000007000271101
BIC-SWIFT code: SPSRSKBAXXX
Variable symbol for paper applications: 81100002
Administrative fee for the entrance examinations:
paper application - € 40.00
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Last update: 17.01.2023 10:46