PhD courses and events
The study plan details a general programme syllabus and overall subject description, as well as the relevant eligibility and degree requirements, compulsory courses, and the aims and objectives of postgraduate studies.
General Study Plan at science.lu.se
The PhD degree in Environmental Science will include 240 credits, of which 180 credits are awarded for your doctoral thesis which is a compilation thesis composed of articles or manuscripts.
Below you find information about courses and compulsory tasks at CEC and at the Faculty of Science. Credits can also be achieved through participation in courses at other universities or attending conferences.
Courses at the Centre for Environment and Climate Science
Compulsory tasks
The following tasks are compulsory for the students enrolled in the PhD programme in Environmental Science.
7,5 credits + 0,5 credits
During the first year of your PhD studies you should start to write an introductory paper. The paper should be written as a review over a research question/problem/field you choose yourself. It should directly relate to your own research questions and it must have an environmental perspective. The paper is then presented at a research seminar at Centre for Environmental and Climate Science.
2 credits
Seminar and examination which takes place about two years into your education. You will prepare:
- A 6-10 page written report describing the results and progress of your research project and how it relates to the goals in the study plan for Environmental Science.
- A 20 minute oral presentation to be given at Centre for Environmental and Climate Science.
Other courses
Graduate research schools based at CEC:
- The ClimBEco Graduate Research School at CEC offers PhD courses in Climate, Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a changing world.
ClimBEco PhD courses
- The BIOECONOMY Graduate Research School at CEC provides PhD courses with focus on the development of a sustainable bioeconomy. The courses are in general open for all students, but admission priority will be given to PhD students participating in the respective graduate research schools.
BIOECONOMY calendar and events.
- The Agenda 2030 Graduate School offers interdisciplinary PhD courses at various faculties at Lund University, based on the challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals. The courses are free of charge for all PhD students at Lund University
Agenda 2030 courses
PhD courses given at the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science offers PhD courses relevant for all doctoral students, for example the course in project management or the course in research ethics. You should report the credits to Ladok yourself. More information about the courses can be found on the Faculty of Science's webpage.
Career development activities given at Lund University
Lund University has a broad range of activities focusing on career development, such as workshops, seminars and courses. With a few exceptions, these activities are given in English and are free of charge. More information about these activities can be found on the Lund University staff pages.
Postgraduate courses at other universities
You can apply for and participate in postgraduate courses at other universities and transfer your credits to your PhD programme at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC). Within the Bologna area, the same ECTS system is applied to all universities. Outside the Bologna area, the same rules apply as for participation in excursions - that is, your supervisor should estimate the credit value of the course/workshop and contact CEC’s research administrator so that the credits are registered in Ladok.
Doctoral student guide
Information and instructions for your PhD studies and employment – lu.app.box.com.
Events in the CEC calendar
Research seminars and other events arranged by CEC.