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PhD in Brain and Mind

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Helsinki

Program Overview

The Doctoral Programme Brain & Mind (B&M) is one of eight doctoral programmes of the Doctoral School in Health Sciences (DSHealth) at the University of Helsinki. B&M is based on a multidisciplinary network of leading neuroscience research groups at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University. The doctoral candidates have a background in medicine, biosciences, psychology, cognitive sciences, humanities, medical technology, physics or chemistry.

Program Key Stats




17 %

Eligibility Criteria


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6.5
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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

  • A doctoral degree opens the door to many interesting career possibilities
  • In addition to a purely academic career as a post-doctoral researcher
  • opportunities exist in the public and private sector in Finland and abroad
  • For instance: scientific experts in ministries
  • research and government agencies
  • research institutes
  • patent offices; administrative jobs in higher education establishments; scientific publishing and journalism; private companies

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