Overview

Central to the expertise of the Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering from Tampere University of Applied Sciences are clinical medicine, biomedicine, translational research, molecular biology, bioinformatics and systems biology, cell & tissue technology, biomaterials, biomedical equipment and technology, biophysics and health technology.

In these areas of focus, the programme offers internationally high levels of education and produces PhDs, which are competitive researchers and experts both at home and abroad. In the program, all research is international, and many students apply from abroad.

Careers and opportunities

Graduates from the Programme have smoothly transitioned to working life.

The training also includes study modules on general professional skills, such as written and oral communication skills, and project management, problem solving and teamwork skills.

Doctoral education contributes to the development of new biomedical devices and related methods, medical skills required in patient care, and the development and evidence-based utilization of new therapies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medicine

Biosciences

Health Science

Biomedical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampere, Finland

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Official transcript of records of the Master's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Bachelor's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Official transcript of records of the Bachelor's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Official translation of the Bachelor's and Master’s degree certificate and of the transcript of records unless issued in English, Finnish or Swedish (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Research plan

Copy of your passport's ID page or EU/EEA/Switzerland identity card, and possible residence permit to Finland, if the applicant is not a Finnish citizen

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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

There are no tuition fees for doctoral programmes

Living costs

Tampere

Finland

869 - 1289 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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