At the Department of Health and Caring Sciences third-cycle studies in Caring Science are offered. Caring Science is autonomous and has its own theoretical foundation with roots in human science, where the human being, within their context, is at the center. Caring Science is the study of human existence in relation to health, well-being, suffering and care.
The purpose of doctoral education in Caring Science is to provide a learning context where doctoral candidates deepen their subject knowledge. The PhdD students also develop their advanced disciplinary knowledge and acquire the knowledge, skills, and critical capacities required to independently plan, conduct, and critically communicate scientific research.
Doctoral education in Caring Science at the Department of Health and Caring Sciences comprises four and two years of full-time studies, respectively. Four years of full-time studies (240 credits) lead to a doctoral degree. The thesis constitutes 180 credits, while the remaining 60 credits are course requirements. Two years of full-time studies lead to a licentiate degree (120 credits, including 32 credits which are the course requirements).
Contact the director of doctoral studies or research secretary for more information.
Learn more about the third-cycle courses at the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
