Doctoral Programme of Clinical Research

About this programme

The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research (DPCR) promotes high quality clinical research and supports doctoral training in clinical medicine and other closely related research fields, focusing on the aetiology, diagnostics and treatment of diseases including translational medicine and studies on health service systems. A qualifying degree in medical science is not compulsory; applicants with qualifications from other disciplines (health sciences, biological sciences, medical physics, sports sciences, nutrition science, psychology etc.) are welcome, if the research topic of the applicant relates to medical questions or methods specific to clinical medicine. Doctoral researchers in DPCR pursue 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. Turku Brain and Mind is a sub-programme of DPCR. In DPCR doctoral programme you can complete - a Doctor of Odontology, Medical Sciences or Philosophy degree in the Faculty of Medicine - a Doctor of Social Sciences, Psychology or Philosophy degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences - a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Faculty of Science - a Doctor of Philosophy or Science (Technology) degree in the Faculty of Technology - a Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration), Social Sciences or Philosophy degree in the Turku School of Economics The website of the programme can be found at https://www.utu.fi/en/research/utugs/doctoral-programme-in-clinical-research