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
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Natural Sciences View 4 other PhDs in Biology in FinlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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 for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Helsinki
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.