Doctoral Programme in Medicine (4 yrs)

About this programme

The aim of the doctoral studies in the Doctoral Programme in Medicine is to equip the student with the skills needed to carry out independent scientific research. The goal is to train scientific experts in the field of medicine/health who are able to work in demanding academic research and teaching positions and in other expert, development and management functions in society. A doctoral student must acquire in-depth knowledge in his/her own field, but also develop a broader view of medicine or 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, global health and development, health economics, health care management, health services research, health sociology, occupational health, public health, social psychiatry and social and health policy. A doctoral degree can be awarded in all the disciplines. Most doctoral candidates 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 are good. In the Doctoral Programme in Medicine the student can complete the degree of Doctor of Medical Science or Doctor of Philosophy in the above mentioned disciplines. Eligible are applicants who hold the Finnish degree of Licentiate in Medicine or a corresponding degree from a corresponding higher education institution abroad.