Doctoral Programme in Cognitive Neuroscience
Degree title:
Doctor of Philosophy
Degree program type:
Doctor's Degree
Credits:
30+ cr
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
In the Doctoral Programme in Cognitive Neuroscience, the aim of the degree is Doctor of Philosophy.
The doctoral degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum (30 ECTS credits) as well as a doctoral dissertation.
Learning outcomes
After completing a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme in Cognitive neuroscience, the student
- has a thorough understanding of their own area of research and its development, as well as related theoretical and methodological perspectives
- can independently apply scientific research methods and generate new scientific knowledge in their own field of research
- has relevant scientific communication skills to network and participate in scientific discussions in their field, and understands the principles of scientific publishing
- has a broad understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and the social relevance of research, and can work to promote the societal impact of research
- can evaluate ethical aspects at all stages of research and act in accordance with the principles of responsible research conduct
- has acquired relevant professional competence to act in demanding expert positions and to cooperate in national and international contexts
Structure
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- Detailed description
Doctoral Studies
30+ crKONTOJATSelect all (22+ cr)Discipline Specific Skills (mandatory)
Select min. 8 crResearch Competence and Methodological Skills (mandatory)
Select all (10+ cr)Research Ethics (mandatory)
Select min. 3 cr- Any course unit
Theory of Science/Philosophy of Science (mandatory)
Select min. 3 cr- Any course unit
Open Science (mandatory)
Select min. 1 cr- Any course unit
Research Methods and Other Research Competence (mandatory)
Select min. 3 cr- Any course unit
Communication Skills (mandatory)
Select min. 2 crStudies in Scientific Communication (mandatory)
Select min. 2 cr- Any course unit
Other Studies in Communication Skills
Select min. 0 cr- Any course unit
Other Professional Expertise and Transversal Skills (mandatory)
Select min. 2 cr- Any course unit
- CNSJ1400 Other competence to support the construction of professional expertise (1–5 cr)Not published for this curriculum period
Possible supplementary studies
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