Study programme	Natural sciences
Higher Education Institution	University of Latvia
Study field	Wildlife Sciences

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	51421
EQF/LQF Level	8
Study Programme Type	Trešā cikla augstākās izglītības programma zinātnes doktora grāda ieguvei, īstenojama pēc otrā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves
Study programme (short name)	Third-cycle (doctor of philosophy) study programme
Thematic group	Bioloģija
ISCED code	0511
ISCED	Bioloģija
Credit points	216
Degree to be acquired	Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Natural Sciences; Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Engineering and Technology; Doctoral Degree of Science Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Social Sciences
Qualification to be obtained	-
Study type and form	Part time studies; Full time studies
Study lenght	4 years; 3 years
Language	latvian; english

Licence number	04041-101
Licence date	13.10.2020
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	19.12.2023
Accreditation duration (in years)	6
Accreditation till	20.12.2029

Knowledge:
1. understand the theory and research methods of the discipline, sub-discipline and field of research, and be aware of trends in the development of theoretical and applied concepts;
2. explain the principles of research organisation;
3. understand the basics of intellectual property and copyright, Latvian science legislation, Latvian and EU science policy.

Skills:
4. communicate both orally and in writing about their field of scientific activity (their sector) in academic circles and society in general,
5. independently improve their scientific qualification, implement scientific projects with achievements that meet international criteria in the field of science;
6. perform independent critical analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, solve significant research or innovation tasks in fundamental science, economics, or management, independently propose a research idea, plan, structure and conduct research and large-scale scientific projects, including in an international context.

Competence:
7. know and employ research methodology and modern research methods, independently plan, organise, conduct and manage research in relation with other natural sciences;
8. contribute to the creation of new knowledge, extend the frontiers of knowledge or develop new understanding of existing knowledge and its application in practice, as well as solve professional tasks of a practical nature;
9. contribute to the development of the scientific field and integrate into the global environment of scientific research;
10. determinedly and independently improve their scientific qualifications and pedagogical skills.