PhD in Health Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Asia:

10%

Europe:

20%

North America:

30%

South America:

40%

Africa:

50%

Oceania:

60%

Others:

70%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

McKinsey

Apple

Facebook

Ministry of Health

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

FAQs

• What is required for the doctoral thesis?
  
  The thesis may be written as a monograph or as a collection of peer-reviewed scientific articles with a summary (“kappe”). The work concludes with a trial lecture and public defence (disputation).
• What coursework is required?
  
  Candidates must complete at least 30 ECTS of coursework, including mandatory training in research ethics, philosophy of science, and research methodology. Additional courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, or qualitative methods are common for public health projects.
• How does the application process work?
  
  Applicants need both an approved research project and secured funding. They may apply for advertised PhD fellowships at UiO or apply with external funding. The application must include a project proposal, supervision plan, and documentation of financing.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must hold a master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent in health sciences, medicine, public health, or a related field, with strong academic performance (generally equivalent to grade B or better in the Norwegian grading scale).
• What research areas are available within the Public Health focus?
  
  Research spans epidemiology, global health, health promotion, health policy and systems, environmental and occupational health, nutrition, biostatistics, digital health, and health services research.
• What is the duration of the PhD programme in Health Sciences at UiO?
  
  The programme normally takes 3 years of full-time study, or 4 years if combined with 25% compulsory duties such as teaching, clinical, or administrative work.