Doctoral Programme in Population Health and Human Behaviour

Overview

Features

The Doctoral Programme in Population Health and Human Behavior at University of Helsinki is an interdisciplinary programme that is open to all professionals within health and behavioural sciences—whether aspiring clinical scientists or basic and applied researchers—who are interested in addressing major issues related to health and human behaviour through research.

Programme Structure

The programme combines a broad scope of relevant fields of health and medical sciences including:

• public health
• epidemiology
• biostatistics
• population genetics and genetic epidemiology
• occupational health
• general practice and primary health care
• health services research
• forensic medicine
• public health nutrition
• substance use disorders
• geriatrics
• sociology
• social psychology
• social pharmacy

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: 68
• IELTS: 6.5

General requirements

• You must have completed a Finnish second-cycle (master’s) degree or a foreign degree that makes you eligible for doctoral education in the country where the degree was completed. You must also demonstrate that you have academic level language skills.
• The University of Helsinki will verify your eligibility for doctoral education from the documents you have submitted.
• The institution that confers the foreign qualification must be recognised as an official higher education institution with degree-conferring authority by the official authorising body of the country in question.
• All the studies included in your eligibility giving degree - including a possible thesis - must be completed, approved and registered by the end of the application period.

Tuition Fees

International

Applies to you. Non-residents: Free

EU/EEA

Applies to you. EU/EEA Nationals: Free

Additional Details

• No tuition fees for PhD students.

Living costs

Helsinki, Finland

1,578-2,563 AUD / month

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