Doctoral Programme in Drug Research
University of Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
The DPDR is a multidisciplinary doctoral programme that welcomes motivated researchers. The programme conducts both fundamental and applied research that addresses societal challenges. We span the whole life cycle of drug development from discovering novel drug targets all the way to pharmacovigilance.
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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
- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
About Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Drugs: how they work, how they are made, and how to use them safely.
Where it leads
Pharmacist · Pharmacologist · Drug development scientist · Regulatory affairs
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