Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (3-4 years)
Itä-Suomen yliopisto · Kuopio, Finland
About the programme
The aim of the Doctoral programme in Health sciences is to train international experts in health sciences for demanding national and international positions. Programme is multidisciplinary covering following fields in health sciences: epidemiology, general practise, geriatrics, nursing science, nutrition (incl. food science), occupational health care, public health (incl. ergonomics), and sports medicine.
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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
About Medicine
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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