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Doctoral Studies

Welcome to the Institute of Medicine’s pages about doctoral studies, where you can find out how to apply for a doctoral studentship and get vital information for current PhD students.

Would you like to join us? We offer world-class research environments, supervisors in a great number of subjects, modern equipment and laboratories. The Institute has nearly 300 PhD students engaged in doctoral studies, focusing on preclinical and clinical research projects regarding everything from allergology and osteoporosis to diabetology. The purpose of these studies is to give the students in-depth subject knowledge, skills in research methodology and experience of research. The doctoral education comprises 240 higher education credits, which corresponds to four years of full-time studies, and usually concludes with a doctoral degree. There is also the possibility to complete the education with a licentiate degree (120 credits). Do you have any questions? Get in touch and we will help you.

Do you want to become one of our PhD students?

There are two paths to doctoral education at Sahlgrenska Academy. One is to apply, competing with other applicants, for an advertised doctoral studentship. In this case, the University of Gothenburg is the employer. Alternatively, you can be admitted to study for a PhD while holding another position, with an employer other than the University.

Doctoral position with GU as employer
Doctoral position with an external employer
PhD studies at Sahlgrenska Academy
Doctoral studies
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The University of Gothenburg offers a wide range of doctoral courses. Doctoral students at the University of Gothenburg and…
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Study support for students with disabilities

Doctoral students with documented permanent disabilities are eligible for different forms of study support. Examples of this are note-taking support, adapted course literature, adjusted assessments and software that can make reading and writing easier.

Studying with a disability

Internal pages for existing doctoral students and supervisors

At the Staff portal (our internal pages) you will find all the necessary information about our research education at the Institute of medicine. You'll also find, among other things, forms, assistance for disputation, and a complete list of contacts.   

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