The Faculty of Medicine conducts nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary research. Doctoral researchers play a vital role in carrying out this research. Approximately 200 doctoral degrees are awarded by the faculty each year.
The doctoral degree consists of a doctoral dissertation and 30 ECTS credits of theoretical studies. The core component of doctoral training is the doctoral research project, which is conducted under the supervision of a more experienced researcher. The public defense of the dissertation is an essential part of doctoral studies.
The right to pursue doctoral studies is always applied for through a doctoral programme, while the degree itself is awarded by the faculty. When applying to a doctoral programme, applicants choose their target degree and home faculty based on their previous educational background and the topic of their dissertation. Doctoral programmes organize courses and seminars and are also responsible for providing guidance, advice, and supervision to doctoral researchers.