Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences (4 yrs)
Tampere University · Tampere, Finland
About the programme
The aim of doctoral studies is to enable to work successfully in both academic (researcher, teacher) and other expert positions in society. The doctoral student becomes deeply acquainted with his or her special field, but also acquires a broader view of in health sciences more generally.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- Tampere University (University)
- Location
- Tampere
- 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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