PhD in Medicine and Health Science

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Asia:

1%

Norway:

90%

Europe:

8%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

Ministry of Health

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$5,10,600 / year

Overall Cost

$51,25,600 / year

FAQs

• Is tuition required?
  
  No, PhD education in Norway is tuition-free. Doctoral candidates are employed as PhD research fellows with a salary and benefits.
• How does the application process work?
  
  Admission requires both an approved research project and secured funding (PhD position or external financing). Candidates apply for advertised PhD positions or with external funding and submit a research proposal.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent education, with strong academic results (grade B or better on the NTNU scale). The degree should be in medicine, health sciences, or related disciplines.
• What research areas are available?
  
  Research spans clinical medicine, nursing science, neuroscience, public health, health technology, rehabilitation, ageing, health services research, medical imaging, and healthcare organisation.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences at NTNU?
  
  The programme is normally 3 years of full-time study, but it may extend to 4 years if combined with teaching or other academic duties.