Key information
Duration
Full-time — 36 months (3 - 4 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Apr 2027
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
20 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Oulu, Finland
Disciplines
- Medicine
- Molecular Sciences
- Biochemistry
Overview
The Doctoral Degree Programme in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine from University of Oulu gives postgraduate education in Cell and Molecular Biology, Developmental biology, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Genetics, Population Genetics, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Biobusiness and Bioethics.
Key facts
- The major objective of the doctoral studies is to adopt a scientific way of thinking, to internalize the principles of good scientific work, and to gain a multitude of research skills enabling to execute independent research work.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Scientific Research and Ethics
- Responsible research: publications, data, metrics and merits
- Scientific Communication
- Communicating Science to the Media, General Public and Decision Makers
- Utilization of Patent Databases in Research
- Project Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
Suitability of the field of major:
- The Doctoral Programme Committee will evaluate if your previous degree aligns with the major that you are applying for.
Good academic performance:
- The relevant university-level Master's degree (or equivalent) must have been completed with good grades (3/5, or at least 60% of the maximum grade, in both coursework and master's thesis). If the credit-weighted average grade or the Master's thesis mark does not meet the requirements, you may, in exceptional cases, compensate for lower grades with complementary studies before applying for the study rights.
- The relevant master's degree from a university of applied sciences, either from Finland or abroad must have been completed with very good grades (4/5 or at least 80% of the maximum score for both coursework and the thesis). The doctoral training capabilities will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the major subject.
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): Free
- EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): Free
Additional Details
Doctoral education at the University of Oulu is funded through doctoral programmes, teaching tasks at the university, foundation grants, or research groups.
Living costs — Oulu, Finland
1,064 - 1,676 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
