Students who meet some of the criteria listed in Article 15 of the UDC PhD Policies and Regulations will be able to access to UDC PhD programmes.
Candidates matching one of the general entry requirements for PhD students will be assessed in accordance with the specific criteria and merits for each programme. Information relating to application procedures and requirements are included in the programme structure for each course.
The decision to offer a student a place on a UDC PhD programme is the result of an application-specific evaluation process, and does not affect the academic or professional status of the candidate’s existing qualifications.
See also UDC PhD Policies and Regulations, Article 16: Applications.
10 places offered in academic year 2023/2024
Students with the DEA degree from the UDC PhD program "New trends and applications in the healthcare field" will also have access without the need for supplements.
Other profiles:Students with another type of profile different from the previous ones may access, as long as it is considered appropriate by the CAPD, which will evaluate each case individually.
The possibility of requiring additional training (maximum up to 15 ECTS) will be considered. The CAPD will assess the suitability of the training of candidates who prove that they have passed at least 60 ECTS in another official Master's degree when, after the preferential admission of students, there are vacant places.
Recommended personal profile:That students show interest in research in the field of Disability and Dependency from any of its aspects (Psychosocial intervention, Functional rehabilitation, etc.).
Applications and registration for PhD programmes will be made using the online application system on the UDC website, accompanied by all necessary supporting documents. Applications and registration for external students will be made here.
If you need more information, you can check this sources the Application general procedure.
The application for admission (or registration renewal) and enrollment in PhD studies will be carried out according to the terms approved by the Governing Council of the UDC.
See information on how to register for UDC PhD courses.