Ph.D. Program in Health Sciences

The Ph.D. program in Health Sciences is a structured research training program that consists of a self-contained research project with a doctoral dissertation (150 ECTS) and a training component (30 ECTS).

Description of the Study

The program is designed to provide students with advanced research training in health sciences, enabling them to critically evaluate and analyze complex research problems, design and conduct research projects, and communicate research findings effectively.

Job Opportunities

A Ph.D. degree in Health Sciences qualifies graduates for a range of jobs both within and outside academia, where they can apply their expertise in research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination.

Graduation Title

The graduation title for this program is Philosophiae Doctor in Health Sciences.

Structure of the Study

The program consists of two main components:

• HEL-8900 Ph.D. Dissertation in Health Sciences (150 ECTS)
• Training component (30 ECTS)

Training Component

The training component includes:

• Obligatory courses (10 ECTS):
  • HEL-8040 Theory of Science, Research Ethics, and Research Design (7 ECTS)
  • HEL-8045 Innovation and Science Communication (3 ECTS)
• Elective courses (20 ECTS):
  • Ph.D. courses from UiT or other graduate institutions in Norway or abroad
  • Special syllabus can be approved provided a satisfactory course description is submitted
  • Courses taken at a Norwegian or foreign research school

Learning Outcomes

After completing the study program, graduates will have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• Critically evaluate and analyze research methods and designs in health sciences
• Evaluate and analyze scientific theoretical problems in their own and others' research
• Critically analyze the methodological and scientific quality of existing knowledge in their specific field
• Identify and analyze research needs and innovation in their field
• Recognize and analyze ethical issues in research
• Evaluate the utility and appropriateness of different communication channels and methods

Skills

• Critically reflect on and justify the choice of research method in a health sciences research project
• Design, conduct, and lead a research project at a high international level
• Evaluate and apply different communication channels for their research project and field

General Competence

• Be innovative and creative within their field
• Contribute actively to networks within their field, nationally and internationally
• Be an active contributor to public debates within their field, nationally and internationally
• Communicate and discuss reflected problem areas in health sciences

Exchange Opportunities

The study program utilizes the following arrangements for internationalization:

• English-language instruction and literature
• Incorporation of international conference participation with ECTS in the training component
• International Ph.D. student environment (ToDoS)
• International exchange agreements and cooperation agreements

Study Abroad Opportunities

University of Oulu, Finland

Additional Information

For more information about the study program, please refer to the supplementary regulations for the Ph.D. program in Health Sciences.

Mentor Program

The Ph.D. program in Health Sciences has a mentor program for students.

Contact Information

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Application and Admission

For information on the application and admission process, please refer to the university's website.

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