Doctoral Programme in Science

Doctoral Programme in Science is a PhD program taught at University of Helsinki, Finland. Intake: April, July, September, November. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Doctoral Programme in Science trains scientists and experts in natural sciences and mathematics. It covers atmospheric sciences, chemistry, computer science, geosciences and geography, mathematics and statistics, materials research and nanoscience, and particle physics and universe sciences. The programme includes both fundamental and applied research and addresses climate change, energy, health, technology, and sustainable resource use using theoretical and experimental methods.

The programme lasts four years of full-time work. Doctoral researchers can also complete the degree through part-time study. The structure includes 5–25 credits of field-specific studies and supporting studies, 5–25 credits of transferable skills studies, and a doctoral dissertation. International conferences, research visits, and other scholarly activities can be included in the studies.

University of Helsinki describes the programme as preparing doctoral researchers for roles in academia, research institutes, industry, government agencies, and international organisations.

Modules

• discipline-specific studies
• transferable skills studies
• research ethics studies
• doctoral dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctoral Programme in Science at University of Helsinki for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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

You are eligible to apply if you plan to conduct doctoral studies in one of the fields of the Doctoral Programme in Science and your previous degree is from a relevant field. A degree is regarded as relevant if it includes sufficient studies in a discipline which, given the topic of the proposed doctoral dissertation, can be regarded as a suitable basis for doctoral studies.

• an applicable second-cycle university degree
• an applicable second-cycle degree from a university of applied sciences
• an applicable education at an institution abroad providing eligibility for equivalent higher education in the country in question

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000011506

• postdoctoral researcher
• teaching positions in academia
• research positions in academia
• government agencies
• international organisations
• research institutes
• research and development
• start-up companies

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