Overview
Programme highlights
The Wildlife Biology programme at the University of Helsinki covers both basic and applied research in the disciplines: ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation, management of natural populations and communities, taxonomy and systematics and computational biology.
A doctoral degree in LUOVA comprises a doctoral thesis and 40 credits of doctoral studies. The studies are divided into scientific content and transferable skills studies.
Programme Structure
Research disciplines- ecology
- evolutionary biology
- conservation
- management of natural populations and communities
- taxonomy and systematics
- computational biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Spring deadline: April 18
- Fall deadline: September 14
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Natural SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Your previous degree must be relevant to the planned research topic and discipline. A degree is regarded as relevant if it includes sufficient studies in a discipline which, given the topic of the proposed doctoral dissertation, can be regarded as a suitable basis for doctoral studies.
Applicants to the Doctoral Programme in Plant Sciences must have completed:
- An applicable second-cycle university degree
- An applicable second-cycle degree from a university of applied sciences, or
- An applicable education at an institution abroad providing eligibility for equivalent higher education in the country in question
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
No tuition fees for PhD students.
Living costs for Helsinki
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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