About this programme
Operating under the University of Helsinki Doctoral School, the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research (CLINDOC) is coordinated by the University’s Faculty of Medicine. The programme promotes research in clinical medicine by developing its doctoral researchers’ expertise and skills in key areas of clinical and translational research. The goal is for full-time doctoral researchers to complete their doctoral degrees within four years. The foundation of academic education is the research conducted by each doctoral researcher, in addition to which they complete theoretical studies with the scope of 30 credits in accordance with the programme curriculum. In the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research, doctoral researchers attain An advanced understanding of their discipline and its societal significance An in-depth understanding of the nature, central theories, concepts and research methods of their discipline, the relationship between theory and practice, the practical applicability of knowledge and the ability to generate new scholarly knowledge Sufficient communication, argumentation and problem-solving skills as well as other capabilities to serve in demanding multidisciplinary research and specialist positions in Finland and in international environments CLINDOC provides its doctoral researchers with the skills needed to conduct professional research throughout their doctoral work and to pursue independent research afterwards. High-quality doctoral education ensures that society, universities and healthcare units have at their disposal highly educated and internationally competitive medical professionals in a range of fields. Learn more about the doctoral programme on the University of Helsinki website.
Course details verified 29 Oct 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source