Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences
There is one major subject included in the Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences:
Special criteria for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences
The research plan should be written according to the instructions found at Apply for a doctoral study right.
Study plan for the Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences
The Doctoral degree includes:
- Research studies (30 credits)
- Doctoral dissertation (thesis)
If you choose to complete your Licentiate degree, this includes:
- Research studies (30 credits)
- Licentiate thesis
A Doctoral degree taken after a Licentiate degree only includes a Doctoral dissertation (thesis).
The estimated time needed for a doctoral degree (full-time studies) amounts to 3-4 years.
Doctoral studies within the Doctoral Programme in Health Sciences
Doctoral studies (30 credits) include the following courses:
- The substance and theory development in caring theories, 5 sp
- The theory of science and Methodologies within health sciences, 5 sp
- Health and health promotion in a life-course perspective, 5 sp
- Research seminars, 5 sp
- Eligible studies, 10 sp
The course content is decided upon together with the supervisor. You may complete your studies at Åbo Akademi University or another university.
Apply for a doctoral study right
Here you will find instructions on how to proceed when applying for a study right within an ÅAU doctoral programme
Facts on the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University
The Graduate School at Åbo Akademi University is an umbrella unit for Åbo Akademi doctoral programmes. The purpose of the Graduate School at Åbo Akademi
Doctoral studies
Doctoral studies at Åbo Akademi University are organised in the form of doctoral programmes. A faculty may have several doctoral programmes and a single doctoral