Overview

Doctoral researchers in the Oral Sciences programme offered at University of Turku the have backgrounds in dentistry, medicine or other related fields (e.g. biochemistry, biology, biomaterials science) and share a common interest in Oral Sciences.

Features

FINDOS-Turku is part of a national Doctoral training network FINDOS. FINDOS-Turku 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, Oral Microbiology & Immunology

Community Dentistry: Dental anxiety and fear, Oral health habits, Oral health-related quality of life

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Development and Orthodontics, Stomatognathic Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Turku, Finland

Disciplines

Dentistry

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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

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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90

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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.

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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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.