Program Overview

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Introduction to the PhD Program at the Faculty of Science and Technology

The University of Bergen offers high-quality doctoral education in a range of disciplines. As a PhD candidate, you will be part of a research group with one or more academic advisors, contributing to knowledge growth and development.

Research Areas

The Faculty of Science and Technology offers doctoral education (PhD) within the following disciplines:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Earth science
• Physics and technology
• Informatics
• Mathematics
• Molecular biology
• Geophysics We also offer doctoral training in collaboration with several partner institutions.

Admission to the PhD Program

Information about admission requirements and application to the PhD program is available. The PhD degree is governed by a number of rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Program Structure

The PhD program is a supervised program, requiring the candidate to be present at the university for a significant part of the study period. The training component (course work) is a compulsory part of the doctoral education, consisting of at least 30 ECTS credits, including:

• Academic and methodological training
• Training in dissemination
• Theory of science and ethics

Progress and Evaluation

The doctoral education has a nominal duration of three years. During this period, you must ensure that you are registered, submit progress reports, and submit a mid-term evaluation.

Thesis and PhD Project

The research work constitutes the largest part of the doctoral training, stipulated to take two and a half years of the PhD study period. The research work is documented in the form of a written thesis as a monograph or a collection of articles including a summary article.

Research Schools

Information about our research schools is available.

Thesis Submission, Assessment, and Public Defence

An overview of the last steps in the PhD education; from submission, to assessment, trial lecture, defense, and doctoral ceremony. Complete information can be found in the PhD regulations and in the program description for the PhD program at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

Dr.philos. Degree

The dr.philos degree is an independent degree without supervision and organized training. The dr.philos. and PhD degrees are considered equal in status.

PhD Board and Coordinators

Each department is represented in the faculty PhD board, chaired by the Vice dean research. PhD coordinators at the departments are also available for support.