Doctoral Programme in Medicine, 240 cr

After completing the doctoral programme, students

- can conduct scientific research independently

- have profound understanding of their field of study and are aware of the current debates and discussions in this field

- have a wide grasp of the approaches in their field of study and are able to apply and modify the theories and research methods of a specific discipline

- can discuss the social effectiveness of their field and the significance of their own research

- know their own field to such an extent that they can understand, follow and advance research and scientific development in it, as well as act as experts in a variety of different and changing environments

- have command of good scientific practice, know philosophy of science and can apply both to research

- can source and identify reliable information for research purposes and know the conventions of data management

- can think and reason independently, critically, constructively and share the results of research both orally and in writing

- understand the demands of professional research and know how to act as an active member in the international scientific community

The aim of the doctoral studies is to provide training that prepares doctoral students to successfully work as an academic researcher or teacher as well as in other expert positions in the society and in the field of health.

A doctoral student must acquire in depth knowledge in his/her own field, but also develop a broader view of health sciences in general. Doctoral students should adopt scientific thinking models and good scientific conduct as well as gain versatile research skills.

The fields of study available are biostatistics, epidemiology, gerontology, nursing science, public health, social psychiatry, social and health policy, health economics and occupational health. A doctoral degree can be awarded in all the disciplines. Most PhD students do their dissertation work in one of our research groups. The field of study is determined by the supervisor’s discipline. The employment prospects for graduates in the field of health sciences or medicine have been good.

In the Doctoral Programme in Medicine the student can complete the degree of Doctor of Medical Science or Doctor of Philosophy in the disciplines of the School. Eligible are applicants who hold the Finnish degree of Licentiate in Medicine or a corresponding degree from a corresponding higher education institution abroad.