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PhD / Doctorate Life Sciences Full Time

Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology

at University of Turku · Turku, Finland

Duration

3 years

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology at the University of Turku leads to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Faculty of Science. It covers biology, biodiversity research, geology, geography and environmental science.

The programme gives a multidisciplinary framework for natural scientific research on humans, populations and the environment. The research areas include cell and molecular biology, physiology, genetics, biodiversity, individual species, interaction between species, evolutionary phenomena, climate change, the Earth’s crust, sedimentology, historical environmental changes, environments and urban structures.

The degree takes 3 to 4 years of full-time study. Teaching is in Finnish and English and includes independent learning and contact teaching.

How this course compares

  • University of Turku is ranked #366 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #4 in Finland.
  • It lists 2 Life Sciences courses in total, 1 of them at phd / doctorate level.
  • 2 universities in Finland teach phd / doctorate Life Sciences; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most phd / doctorate Life Sciences courses in Finland take 4 years; this one takes 3 years.
  • University of Turku has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

The same course elsewhere in Finland

Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society QS #116 Doctoral Programme in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Sustainability in Society University of Helsinki 4 years

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Finland offer phd / doctorate Life Sciences?

University of Helsinki (QS #116) are among the 2 that do.

How long is the Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology at University of Turku?

It takes 3 years, studied Full Time.

Are there scholarships at University of Turku?

Yes — 1 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

Is University of Turku a good university for Life Sciences?

University of Turku is ranked #366 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #4 in Finland.

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