Overview

Doctoral education in Clinical Veterinary Medicine at University of Helsinki includes national and international courses, congresses and work visits outside own working place. CVM has wide network of experts representing several fields in clinical veterinary medicine in the Universities, institutions, national organisations and industry.

Features

In addition, doctoral candidates' own activities (Student council) and peer support helps in networking.

Research expertise, other skills and career planning are followed in annual thesis committee meetings where outside scientific experts support the progress of doctoral candidates.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Research in doctoral education is team work in research groups which usually have national and international cooperation and networks.

Practical research work has transferable skills integrated in it and those can be strengthened by courses and activities provided by doctoral school.

A period of work (two weeks at minimum) outside own research group is anticipated during doctoral education.

A doctoral researcher has the option of joining career planning courses and to obtain career coaching.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-24 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required background degree

Thesis supervisor(s)

A course/study plan for the formal training

Language skills required by the University of Helsinki QUALITY CRITERIA

Scientific relevance and ambition of the research plan, use of relevant methodology

Motivation and CV of the applicant, success in previous studies

Thematic fit of the research plan with the doctoral programme profile

Funding plan and feasibility of the thesis project within the intended timeframe (in 4 years’ net time)

Demonstration of adequate knowledge in relevant fields and potential of the applicant to develop into an independent researcher

Supervisory and follow-up of progress arrangements, quality of the research environment

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees for PhD students.

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Helsinki

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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