Doctor's Degree Programme in Physics

The requirements for the PhD degree are the PhD thesis and 40 credits of the following:
1) Coursework and exams (min 17 cr)
2) Supervised university teaching (max 10 cr)
3) Practical research and project work (max 10 cr)
4) Scientific conferences and summer schools etc (max 10 cr)
5) Research skills ( 1 cr) and communication skills (2 cr)

Discipline-specific skills
- deep understanding of one’s field of science
- understanding of one’s subject of research and its significance
- knowledge of other fields related to one’s own research
Research skills of the field
- theoretical and experimental methods
- publishing of research results
- project management and collaboration skills
Communication skills
- scientific written and oral communication
- strong language skills related to one’s own field of science
Teaching skills
- pedagogical skills and teaching development
- guidance and instruction of younger students