Doctoral Programme in Drug Research (3-4 years)
Itä-Suomen yliopisto · Kuopio, Finland
About the programme
The Doctoral Programme in Drug Research is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive training programme that encompasses all key areas of drug research and toxicology. Our goal is to educate internationally competitive experts for roles in drug research, regulatory affairs, product development, and toxicology – both in the public sector and in industry.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- Itä-Suomen yliopisto (University)
- Location
- Kuopio
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
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Diagnosing and treating disease: the long road to becoming a doctor.
Where it leads
Physician · Surgeon · General practitioner · Psychiatrist · Medical researcher
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