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PhD / Doctorate Full Time

Doctoral Programme on Drug Research and Diagnostics

at University of Turku · Turku, Finland

Duration

3 years

Intake

August-September

Mode

Full Time

About this program

Doctoral Programme on Drug Research and Diagnostics is a research doctorate at the University of Turku. Doctoral researchers carry out their studies in the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Science, or the Faculty of Technology and follow the degree requirements of their own faculty.

The programme covers drug research, diagnostics, and related methods in drug development. It includes work on identifying and validating drug targets, developing drug molecules, studying pharmacological, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and toxicological properties, and clinical pharmacology. It also includes in vitro diagnostic methods, biomarkers, reporter technologies, bioaffinity reagents, assay concepts, and systems.

Training covers the full research process, from defining research objectives to the development of pharmaceutical and diagnostic products, and includes introduction to national and international regulations. The programme leads to doctoral degrees in medicine, odontology, science, or technology, depending on the faculty.

How this course compares

  • University of Turku is ranked #366 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #4 in Finland.
  • University of Turku has 1 scholarship listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Doctoral Programme on Drug Research and Diagnostics at University of Turku?

It takes 3 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in August-September.

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 ?

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

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