Doctoral Programme in Medicine

Doctoral Programme in Medicine is a PhD program taught at Tampere University, Finland. Intake: Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Doctoral Programme in Medicine trains students to carry out independent scientific research in medicine and health sciences. It covers biostatistics, epidemiology, gerontology, global health and development, health economics, health care management, health services research, health sociology, occupational health, public health, social psychiatry, and social and health policy.

Students acquire in-depth knowledge in their own field and a broader view of medicine or health sciences. They develop scientific thinking, good scientific conduct, research methods, and the ability to report findings orally and in writing. Most doctoral candidates do dissertation work in one of the university’s research groups. The programme consists of general academic competences, discipline- and field-specific studies, and a doctoral dissertation.

Tampere University says the programme prepares graduates for academic research and teaching positions and for other expert, development and management roles in society and the field of health. A doctoral degree can be completed as a Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor of Philosophy, or Doctor of Health Sciences, depending on the discipline.

Modules

• General academic competences
• Compulsory studies
• General research studies
• Research methods
• Discipline- and field-specific studies
• Seminar
• Other studies
• Doctoral Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctoral Programme in Medicine at Tampere University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Tampere University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Tampere University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctoral Programme in Medicine.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants must hold the Finnish degree of Licentiate in Medicine or a corresponding degree from a corresponding higher education institution abroad.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000000727

• academic researcher
• teacher
• expert positions in society
• development positions
• management positions

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.