Postgraduate Studies and Research

Postgraduate Studies

 

PhD Programs – 2008/2009


 
 
The College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University announces its research based Doctoral Programs (PhD) for local and international students, for full-time study in the following disciplines:

  1.  Crop Sciences
           a. Resistance to Fungicides
           b. Plant Genetic Resources
  2.   Food Sciences & Human Nutrition (Food Processing)
  3.   Soil & Water Management (Groundwater Hydrology)
  4.   Marine Science & Fisheries
             a. Fish Stock Assessment
             b. Experimental Marine Ecology

Additional details of specializations may be obtained from the Assistant Dean, Postgraduate Studies & Research, College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences: pgsr@squ.edu.om
 

Admission Requirements

The applicant should have:
  1. A Masters degree from a recognised university or equivalent institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4-point scale or equivalent grade.
  2. English proficiency test results or certificates with a score of at least 550 points in TOEFL or 213 points in computer based TOEFL or 6.0 points in academic IELTS.
  3. Release letter from employer for the duration of the program (3 years)
  4. A statement on the objectives and goals for enrolment in the Doctoral program.
  5. Three letters of reference, at least two from academics, to show competence in the discipline of interest and research capability.
Applicants who satisfy the admissions requirements will be invited to assessment interviews.
 

Application Procedures

Candidates applying for PhD programs should follow these procedures:
  1. Obtain the Application Form from the Department of Admission to Postgraduate Studies at the Deanship of Admissions & Registration
  2. Complete an application form and pay the application fee (R.O. 10) through Bank Muscat.
 
Candidates should complete an Application Form at the Deanship of Admission and Registration with the following documents:
  1. Up to date transcript (One original and two copies)
  2. Degree certificate (One Original and two copies)
  3. Passport and ID and two copies of each
  4. Four recent photos with blue background with the name written on the back.
  5. Curriculum Vitae.
  6. English proficiency test result.
  7. A “release” or “no objection” letter.
  8. A letter of financial support.
 
For more information,
                    please email us: postgrad@squ.edu.om
                           or
                    contact:  2414 1819  or  2414 3808
 
  • Receipt of an application does not commit the University to acceptance. The University reserves the right not to offer a program if there are insufficient applicants.
  • All admission conditions are subject to the University Postgraduate Academic Regulations.
     
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Postgraduate Studies and Research, CAMS
Sultan Qaboos University, Al-Khod 123, Oman
Phone: + 968 2441 5235, Fax: + 968 2441 3418
Email: pgsr@squ.edu.om
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Last Modified: 30 March 2008
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