Doctoral Programme of Clinical Research

The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research promotes clinical research and doctoral training in clinical medicine and other closely related research fields. It focuses on the aetiology, diagnostics and treatment of diseases, including translational medicine and studies on health service systems.

Doctoral researchers can complete doctoral degrees in the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Technology, or Turku School of Economics. The programme includes independent learning and contact teaching. Turku Brain and Mind is a sub-programme of DPCR.

A qualifying degree in medical science is not compulsory. University of Turku welcomes applicants from other disciplines if the research topic relates to medical questions or methods specific to clinical medicine.

A qualifying degree in medical science is not compulsory. University of Turku accepts applicants with qualifications from other disciplines, including health sciences, biological sciences, medical physics, sports sciences, nutrition science and psychology, if the research topic relates to medical questions or methods specific to clinical medicine.