Finnish Doctoral Program in Oral Sciences (FINDOS) represents all different fields of Oral Sciences and brings together preclinical and clinical researchers to encourage the exchange of knowledge and ideas, and improve the possibilities for translational Dental research.
Oral Sciences (FINDOS Turku), Ph.D.
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About
Doctoral candidates have their background in dentistry, medicine or another related field (e.g. biochemistry, biology, biomaterials science), with a common interest in Oral Sciences.
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.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 240 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
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
English Language Requirements
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79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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575The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Academic 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.
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Living costs for Turku
- 775 - 1130 EUR/monthLiving Costs
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