Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science

Degree title:
Doctor of Science (Technology), Doctor of Philosophy
Degree program type:
Doctor's Degree
Credits:
30+ cr
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Curriculum periods:
2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

The Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science offers the following specialisation options: Biological and Environmental Science, Clinical Cell Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Statistics and Data Science. The field of study is selected when applying the study right.

Students studying in the field of Biological and Environmental Science, Clinical Cell Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics will graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Students studying in the field of Statistics and Data Science will graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science (Technology) degree.

To complete a doctoral degree, you must write a dissertation and, depending on your field of study, complete 30-60 credits of postgraduate studies.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the doctoral programme will have

  • In-depth expertise in their field of study and the ability to keep up with the latest international research
  • The ability to produce new knowledge and solve scientific problems by critically applying scientific research methods
  • The ability to comply with ethical practices in scientific research and promote the principles of open science
  • The ability to communicate both in writing and orally to the scientific community, the media, and various actors in society
  • Ability to collaborate with other researchers, professionals in different fields, and international research groups
  • Ability to share information, guide, and teach younger researchers or other experts
  • Ability to work in demanding expert and development positions nationally or internationally

Structure

Select all (14+ cr)