Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

Africa:

1%

Europe:

15%

Others:

2%

Asia:

2%

Sweden:

80%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Amazon

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

FAQs

• What training is included?
  
  Doctoral students undertake both compulsory and elective courses in research methodology, ethics, and subject-specific areas. They also participate in seminars, workshops, and collaborative research projects.
• When can applications be submitted?
  
  Admission is linked to advertised doctoral positions. Applications are only accepted when positions are announced on the university’s vacancies page.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must hold a second-cycle degree (master’s or equivalent, 240 ECTS with at least 60 at master’s level) in a relevant subject. They must also demonstrate sufficient research skills and methodological knowledge.
• What research areas are available?
  
  Research spans health sciences, biomedical sciences, and life sciences, including fields such as public health, nursing, medical science, environmental health, biology, and interdisciplinary health research.
• What is the duration of the doctoral studies in Health and Life Sciences at Linnaeus University?
  
  The programme normally takes 4 years of full-time study (240 ECTS), or longer if studied part-time.