Science, Doctor

Campus PhD Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
PhD
Starts
Autumn

Introduction

Science, Doctor is a PhD program taught at University of Oulu, Finland. Intake: Autumn. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Doctoral Programme in Science at the University of Oulu leads to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. It covers doctoral research in Biology, Physics and Astronomy, Geography, and Mathematical Sciences. The programme combines research work aimed at a doctoral thesis with related studies in general and transferable skills and field-specific studies.

The doctoral researcher familiarises themselves with the research field, carries out research according to a research plan, writes the doctoral thesis, and defends it publicly at a doctoral defence. Teaching is in Finnish and English and is delivered through distance teaching, independent learning, and contact teaching. The planned duration is four years, and the scope of the doctoral degree corresponds to 3–4 years of full-time work.

The programme is for doctoral researchers choosing one of the four main subjects during the application phase. It provides skills for independent research, expert positions, and international collaboration.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Science, Doctor at University of Oulu for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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

Courses Units

More Information

  • researchers
  • teachers
  • experts
  • development positions
  • leadership positions
  • universities
  • research institutes
  • industry
  • international organizations

Scholarships

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