Agricultural Sciences University of Hohenheim

Overview

Doctoral candidates accepted at the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Sciences can deepen their knowledge in the subject and in methodology while writing their dissertation as part of the “Hohenheim Graduate School of Life Sciences.”

Objectives

The goal of the Agricultural Sciences program from University of Hohenheim is to support students on their path to obtaining a doctorate in Agricultural Sciences. This means:

• that a team will assist you in reaching your goal in a timely manner
• that you will obtain methodological, subject-area, and interdisciplinary expertise and skills in the accompanying modules
• that you will expand your scientific qualifications with participation in seminars and conferences
• that you will be integrated in research and teaching operations
• that you will work on topics that are not just relevant for science, as your work will also contribute to solving global social problems

Occupational fields

The professions are just as varied as the topics in which doctoral work can be done. They also depend on the previous Master’s program.

Work after a doctorate is usually done in the following areas:

• Academia
• Research
• Development

Potential employers are, for example:

• Universities and other research and teaching institutions
• Companies in the area of agriculture, horticulture, environment, or energy technology as well as water management
• Companies in the supplier sector, in processing and in trade
• Government agencies dealing with agriculture and the environment
• Service providers
• Development organizations