The PhD course aims to deepen the training of the researcher, with the ability to conduct original research, with broad mastery of his field of knowledge and other related fields.

1. Requirements for Admission
1.1. University Diploma in areas related to the Program.
1.2. Exceptionally, higher-level professionals from other areas may be admitted to the course, provided that there is interest of the accredited supervisor and that the approval criterion is in accordance with the Program Regulations approved by CEPG.

2. Requirements for the Doctoral Degree
2.1. Obtain at least 40 (forty) credit units, resulting from their participation in courses, scientific meetings and didactic activity, approved by the Program's CEPG. The credit unit corresponds to 15 (fifteen) hours of programmed or supervised activities;
2.2. Comply with the compulsory subjects of the Program and compulsory classes for all post-graduates;
2.3. Be approved in the qualification examination in accordance with the Program Regulations;
2.4. Present the thesis within the standards established by the Program and demonstrate its ability to systematize the knowledge and use of methods and techniques of scientific and technological research;
2.5. Approval of the Doctoral Thesis by Examining Bank;
2.6. Write at least one paper as the first author referring to the thesis, forwarding it for publication in an indexed journal.