Doctoral Programme in Molecular and Cellular Systems of Life
University of Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
The Doctoral Programme in Molecular and Cellular Systems of Life (MaCS) will provide advanced scientific training at a globally competitive level. Research in the MaCS doctoral programme covers a broad spectrum of interconnected fields within molecular and cellular biosciences, including plant biology and neurobiology.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- University of Helsinki (University)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Chemistry
About Chemistry
Molecules and reactions: synthesising new compounds, analysing substances and designing materials.
Where it leads
Chemist · Lab scientist · Pharmaceutical researcher · Forensic chemist
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