As a doctoral researcher, you are an important part of our university community. During your doctoral studies and research, you strengthen your expertise through various learning and work processes. In academia, the doctoral researcher phase is seen as the first career stage of researcher training. As the highest level of education, a doctoral degree prepares […]
On this page, you will find instructions for preparing for the day of your defence, the procedure of the defence, and practical arrangements at the Faculty of Health Sciences. Please familiarise yourself with these instructions well in advance — they will help you focus on the essentials as the day of your defence approaches. Agreeing […]
This page presents the key requirements related to the preparation, examination and assessment of doctoral dissertations at the Faculty of Health Sciences and gives you an overview of the different stages of the process. Dissertation requirements and recommendations Your dissertation must demonstrate that you have gained an in-depth understanding of your own field of research, […]
This guide describes the steps of the preliminary examination process for doctoral dissertations at the Faculty of Health Sciences and helps you prepare for them. If you have any questions about the preliminary examination and assessment process, contact Academic Affairs Specialist Annika Koistinen: [email protected]. Examination and assessment of the dissertation Your dissertation is examined in […]
On this page, you will find the Faculty of Health Sciences guidelines for finalising, formatting, publishing your dissertation manuscript in the university’s publication series, and distributing printed and electronic copies. Please familiarise yourself with these instructions well in advance. Finalising and formatting the manuscript Once you have received your permission to defend, finalise the content […]
The doctoral dissertation is not graded and the doctoral degree is not awarded at the public defence. The dissertation is graded by the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Health Sciences, which meets once a month. Between the last Faculty Council meeting of the current semester and the first meeting of the following semester, the […]
After the public defence, the opponent will submit a statement on your dissertation, and you will have the opportunity to submit a response. The Faculty Council will then decide on the approval and grade of the dissertation. Applying for the degree You can apply for a doctoral degree when: Fill in the Application for a […]
The post-doctoral party (in Finnish: karonkka) is held on the evening of the defence in honour of the opponent. You act as the host of the evening. This page covers the key practices of the party: who to invite, how to word the invitation, the dress code, seating arrangements and how speeches and response speeches […]
The UEF Career Services course offering for the academic year 2026–2027 includes courses taught in both Finnish and English. Self-study courses Practice groups Registration opens on 10 August 2026 in Peppi
A senior peer tutor shares their experience and helps deliver and develop tutor training. If you are interested in developing and delivering tutor training and guiding new tutors, you can apply to become a senior peer tutor! As a senior tutor, you share your experiences and best practices with new peer tutors and bring a […]
