Overview

The Doctoral Programme in Nursing Science at University of Turku is well known for its research and education both nationally and internationally. It is an integral part the University of Turku Department of Nursing Science which is among the best corresponding units in Finland and Europe.

Features

Doctoral candidates are involved in the national and international nursing and health science community, where the Doctoral Programme in Nursing Science has strong integration.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

DPNurs is part of five networks of doctoral education in nursing science, which offer wide selection of doctoral education.

The Doctoral Programme in Nursing Science is part of the Finnish Doctoral Education Network in Nursing Science which covers all the Finnish universities providing doctoral education in nursing science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-28 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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

Research plan, max 5 pages (research plan instructions)

Progress and resource plan (progress and research plan instructions)

Curriculum Vitae (following the instructions of Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK))

List of publications

Degree certificates and transcripts of study records

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Turku

775 - 1128 EUR /month

Living costs

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