ICBAS School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Programme in Medical Sciences
ICBAS School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

ICBAS School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Doctoral Programme in Medical Sciences

Porto, Portugal

PhD

English, Portuguese

Full time

EUR 2,750

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Doctoral Programme in Medical Sciences offers an interdisciplinary approach to research in medical fields. This program fosters innovation and scientific inquiry, allowing candidates to engage deeply with complex health-related issues over a period of three to four years. Students will have opportunities for collaborative research and access to cutting-edge facilities within the institution.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in academia, healthcare research, pharmaceutical industries, and public health organizations. They may also find positions in governmental and non-governmental agencies focused on health policy and biomedical research.

The Doctoral Programme in Medical Sciences aims to promote advanced training in the field of Medicine and Dental Medicine through the development of research in this area, including research in basic, translational, clinical or population science. This programme only accepts applications from graduates or masters in Medicine or Dental Medicine, and can be attended by Specialised Doctors or Specific Training Interns, who carry out care work while developing their research focused on scientific issues, usually within the scope of their medical area of specialisation.
The ultimate goal is the acquisition of technical skills and autonomy in the implementation of research projects, which will enable the student to make research an important part of the medical profession throughout their professional life.