Mission
The PhD. program in Biological and Environmental Sciences (Ph.D. BES), is an interdisciplinary program, that builds on the current MSc. in Environmental Science and the new MSc. in Biological Sciences. This program serves other biology based master’s degree holders, upon approval of the program committee. This is the first PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences in Qatar, and the second PhD program at Qatar University. This program is in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which challenges the flagship university to create new, innovative, interdisciplinary, and high quality PhD programs. That can accommodate small numbers of students, with different scientific backgrounds, nonetheless, supporting freedom for specializations in areas of national research priorities such as health and environmental domains.
Its mission is to provide students with the most advanced research skills enabling them to carry out research independently, communicate their findings through publishing, and foster innovations and creativity.
Vision
Qatar University Graduate Program is being shaped to be recognized nationally, and internationally. As a result, attracting the highest caliber students for research is becoming a real objective. The PhD Program in Biological and Environmental Sciences has a social, and academic community, so that students engage in the program based on their research interests. Through this PhD program, professionals and leaders in the field will be available for regional, national and global competitiveness. This program is set to train students to become professionals and leaders in the field, thereby making distinctive and significant contributions to their societies.
Objectives
Qatar is building a knowledge-based economy as stated in Qatar National Vision 2030. The need for highly professional human resources and critically-thinking problem solvers is extremely high to solve environmental and health challenges.
The Ph.D. degree in Biological and Environmental Sciences was established, to meet the significant demands for the use of applied biological and environmental research, and knowledge to improve health care, and answer environmental challenges of importance to the communities in Qatar. This program prepares students for research in biological and environmental sciences, for academic, or technical positions at universities, Industries, governmental, and non-governmental agencies.
The main objectives of the program are:
- Provide graduate students with advanced academic knowledge, research and practical skills, needed for successful careers in Biological and Environmental science related jobs at various private institutions, governmental agencies, academia and Industry.
- Provide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary knowledge and research training, and to develop new ideas, approaches and findings in Biological and Environmental Sciences.
- Establish partnerships with other research-intensive universities, governmental agencies, museums, international organizations and the private sector that will provide training and internships in order to facilitate applied research activities and future career opportunities.
- Communicate effectively as professionals in scientific forums and through international publications, while protecting intellectual properties.
The development of capacities in the Biological and Environmental sciences will lead to:
- Discipline-based research solutions for the environment, health, and socio-economic threats to Qatar.
- Initiate international collaborations and foster support from similar academic institutes across the world.