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Overview
Doctoral candidates at Finnish Doctoral Program in Oral Sciences (FINDOS) at University of Turku have their background in dentistry, medicine or another related field (e.g. biochemistry, biology, biomaterials science), with a common interest in Oral Sciences.
Key facts:
FINDOS-Turku is a part of a national Doctoral training network FINDOS. FINDOS provides systematic, well supervised and high-standard doctoral training in the field of Oral Sciences. It collaborates actively with the Swedish National Clinical Research School in Dental Medicine as well as with other national and international partners.
Programme Structure
Research themes
- Research in Biomaterials: Biomaterials science, Prosthetic Dentistry, Cariology and Restorative Dentistry
- Research in Infectious Diseases of the Oral Cavity: HPV Research, Periodontology, Probiotics
- Social Dentistry: Dental anxiety and fear, Oral health promotion in schools
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Development and Orthodontics, Stomatognathic Physiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
240 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Dentistry BiochemistryAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Suitable Academic Degree (Licentiate of Dentistry or equivalent, MSc level) e.g. in biology, biochemistry or biomaterials. Dental and medical students at the university of Turku may receive the right to study for a doctoral degree already before obtaining the Licentiate degree.
- Research plan approved by the supervisor.
- Research area in the field of oral sciences.
- Contain a scientifically significant and feasible thesis project which thematically fits in the scope of the scientific fields represented by FINDOS.
- Demonstrate that the applicant is motivated and has potential to develop into an independent researcher.
- Demonstrate that the applicant will significantly benefit from the four-year PhD training program.
- Include structured research and study plans approved by the supervisor.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased 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.
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.
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