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PhD in Intergrative Life Science

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Helsinki

Program Overview

The objective of the doctoral programme is to provide doctoral candidates with a profound familiarity with their field and its social significance. An in-depth understanding of the field s nature, key theories, concepts and research methods, the relation between theory and practice, and the practical applicability of the knowledge attained, as well as the ability to contribute to scientific knowledge

Program Key Stats




17 %

Eligibility Criteria


92
158
555
6.5
92

Additional Information & Requirements

If you have completed or are completing your degree, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the Admissions Services of the University of Helsinki by the awarding institution, IELTS of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in the writing section, TOEFL IBT 92, a minimum score of 22 in the writing section, TOEFL PBT 580.

Career Options

  • As an ILS graduate you will have a strong background in basic research opening up opportunities as a researcher or in other expert duties in the academia and in the industry
  • Many of our graduates continue in the academic career as post-doctoral researchers in Finland or abroad
  • You will have excellent skills in complex problem solving and critical thinking
  • You will have high competence for multi-professional collaborative teamwork with creativity and people management skills
  • In addition to strong expertise in your subject area you will gain transferable skills
  • Depending on your career goals you can choose to develop key competencies in the areas of management and organization
  • teaching and communication
  • as well as business and innovation
  • ILS is the home for BiotechClub a society for industry-curious students where you can take a closer look at different career options
  • You can participate in courses and other learning opportunities in UH and elsewhere
  • The wide provision of transferable skills training enables you to undertake demanding expert duties in many professions in academia
  • industry
  • commerce and policy making

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