MTKTO_BENOS Specialisation in Biological and Environmental Science (30+ cr)

Doctoral education in Biological and Environmental Science trains high-level experts in fields such as biological nanoscience, evolutionary research, and sustainable use of natural resources. The training develops students' ability to seek, produce, and apply new knowledge.

In addition to a dissertation, doctoral education includes postgraduate studies that deepen both theoretical and methodological expertise. Graduates can work in leading research, expert, and development positions at universities, research institutes, and in the corporate and public sectors.

Graduates 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