Scientific licentiate degree (3-4 years)
Itä-Suomen yliopisto · Kuopio, Finland
About the programme
At the Faculty of Health Sciences, it is possible to complete Scientific licentiate degree of Licentiate of Philosophy (Pharmacy), Licentiate of Philosophy, and Licentiate of Health Sciences degrees. The Scientific licentiate degree consists of a licentiate thesis and scientific postgraduate studies.
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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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