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Doctoral programme in chemistry and molecular sciences

How to apply.

An overview on applying a right to pursue a doctoral degree in CHEMS:

1. APPLICANT

• agrees with his/her supervisor that CHEMS is the appropriate Doctoral programme
• Faculty of Science (please scroll down to the bottom of the page for application form and information on required attachments)
• Faculty of Pharmacy

2. DOCTORAL PROGRAMME

• evaluates the quality of the application
• proposes accepting/rejecting the application to the faculty

3. FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

• based on the statement of the Doctoral programme, prepares the decision of granting/rejecting the right to pursue a doctoral degree

4. FACULTY DEAN

• makes the decision of granting/rejecting the applicant the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the faculty

5. FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

• informs the applicant and the Doctoral programme of the Dean’s decision
• implements the Dean’s decision
• stores the application in the faculty’s archive

If the application is successful, the student receives the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the faculty and becomes affiliated with CHEMS as well as with the Doctoral school in natural sciences. Please note that there may be some faculty-specific variation in the process (eg. how many calls are organised per year), thus before applying, check the application instructions at the web pages of the relevant faculty. General information on doctoral training at University of Helsinki is available at www.helsinki.fi/admissions/postgraduate_applicants.htm

• Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research
• Doctoral School and Doctoral Programmes
• University of Helsinki Doctoral School
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• Website https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/doctoral-schools-and-programmes/doctoral-school-in-health-sciences/doctoral-programme-in-clinical-research

Organisation profile

Organisation profile.

The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research at the University of Helsinki is aimed at training professional researchers and academic scientists in the field of clinical medicine. The objective of the doctoral programme is to ensure that enrolled doctoral candidates develop the skills and competence necessary for independent research. The programme supports doctoral training in clinical medicine by advancing the expertise and knowledge in the following key areas:

• studying epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnostics, treatment and outcome, prevention and prognosis of diseases
• critical evaluation and practical application of research results

Doctoral candidates enrolled in the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research participate in a structured training environment encompassing basic and advanced courses in clinical medicine, as well as an extensive transferable skills curriculum provided by Doctoral School in Health Sciences (DSHealth). The doctoral programme supports integration clinical work with professional research training. The goal is to achieve the degree (Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor of Dental Science, or Doctor of Philosophy) from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki within a four-year net time period.

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Juho Aaltio

Person: Doctoral Researcher

Juho A M Aaltonen

Leena-Maija Aaltonen

• Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research - Supervisor for doctoral programme
• HUS Head and Neck Center

Panu L T Aaltonen

Sari Aaltonen

• Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland - Senior Researcher
• Clinicum - Title of Docent

Person: U3 Research and teaching staff

Research Infrastructure for Psychology and Logopedics (RIPL)

Laura Hokkanen (Manager) , Laura Hokkanen (Operator) , Tommi Makkonen (Operator) & Jaakko Kauramäki (Operator)

Facility/equipment : Research Laboratory

• 10 Not started
• 31 Finished

Projects per year

Unlocking Potential: The Power and Challenges of Ungraded Assessment

Pyörälä, E. , Kallunki, V. , Katajavuori, N. , Myyry, L. & Räisänen, M.

05/08/2024 → …

Project : Research project

Oraalisia syöpälääkkeitä käyttävien potilaiden hoidon toteutumisen ja omahoidon varmistaminen - sujuvampi hoitopolku sairaalasta apteekin kautta kotiin

Kvarnström, K. , Eestilä, S., Helminen, M., Holmström, A. , Nevala, R., Hernberg, M. M., Utriainen, T. , Loukovaara, M. , Åkerblom, F., Pohjanoksa-Mäntylä, M. , Kallio, S. & Pirttijärvi, M.

01/03/2024 → 31/12/2024

Project : Other funder

HYPHERFIN: Varhain alkava tai vaikea verenpainetauti: genetiikka, epigenetiikka ja biomarkkerit

Hiltunen, T. , Gordin, D. , Kontula, K. & Tuiskula, A. M.

01/01/2024 → …

Exploring the new landscape of teaching and assessment of learning in higher education

Myyry, L. , Haarala-Muhonen, A. , Kallunki, V. , Katajavuori, N. , Kinnunen, P. A. & Pyörälä, E.

01/02/2023 → …

Cutavirus in inflammatory and neoplastic skin disorders

Salava, A. , Bugaeva, O., Väkevä, L. & Söderlund-Venermo, M.

01/01/2023 → …

Publications

• 588 Article
• 538 Doctoral Thesis
• 155 Meeting Abstract
• 52 Review Article
• 15 Abstract
• 13 Conference contribution
• 10 Editorial
• 4 Other conference material
• 4 Comment/debate
• 4 Other contribution
• 3 Anthology or special issue
• 1 Entry for encyclopedia / dictionary
• 1 Foreword / postscript
• 1 Book/Film/Article review

Research output per year

Biomarkers in HPV-related and HPV-unrelated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma : novel tools to enhance survival assessment and treatment solutions

Research output : Thesis › Doctoral Thesis › Collection of Articles

Blood pressure polygenic risk scores associate with resistant hypertension in individuals with type 1 diabetes

Research output : Conference materials › Abstract

Cardiometabolic health and morbidity in offspring of women with type 1 diabetes

Characteristics of organ donors and logistics of organ procurement for short- and long-term outcomes in abdominal organ transplantation, clinical and molecular risk factors for repeat interventions due to symptomatic uterine leiomyomas.

Research output : Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• 250 Oral presentation
• 232 Invited talk
• 174 Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
• 145 Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
• 136 Peer review of manuscripts
• 52 Membership or other role in national/international committee, council, board
• 37 Academic visit to other institution
• 36 Academic visit at UH
• 34 Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)
• 31 Opponent of doctoral dissertation
• 29 Types for other activities - Other
• 19 Member of doctoral thesis committee / follow-up group
• 19 Pre-examiner of doctoral thesis
• 19 Membership or other role in review committee
• 10 Public Talks
• 10 Editor of research journal
• 8 Assessment of candidates for academic posts
• 8 Membership or other role in public Finnish or international organization
• 7 Types for other activities - External teaching and subject coordination
• 3 Consultancy
• 1 Editor of series
• 1 Editor of special theme number
• 1 Editor of research anthology/collection/conference proceedings
• 1 Membership or other role of body in private company/organisation

Activities per year

The Galien Foundation (External organisation)

Aarno Palotie (Board member)

Activity : Membership types › Membership or other role in review committee

Editorial Board of Genomic Psychiatry (External organisation)

Activity : Membership types › Membership or other role in national/international committee, council, board

Mikä on FinnGen-tutkimushanke ja miten se voi auttaa kliinistä tutkimusta, ja tulevaisuudessa diagnostiikkaa ja hoitoa?

Aarno Palotie (Speaker)

Activity : Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation

Opponent of PhD thesis / Christian Grønhøj

Antti Mäkitie (Opponent)

Activity : Examination types › Opponent of doctoral dissertation

The European Science Foundation (External organisation)

Aesculap eans research prize 2020.

Raj, Rahul (Recipient), 2020

Prize : Prizes and awards

Aikakauskirja Duodecimin vuoden 2019 kirjoituspalkinto

Nummela, Mari Tuulia (Recipient), 15 Oct 2019

American Society of Hematology (ASH) Abstract Achievement Award

Hohtari, Helena (Recipient), 2018

Article in Editor's Picks, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology

Salava, Alexander (Recipient) & Kluger, Nicolas (Recipient), 2022

Award of the year, Finnish Association for the Study of Obesity

Pietiläinen, Kirsi (Recipient), 2017

Suunnittele vaikuttava ohjaus

Folger, P. D. A. (Creator), Helin-Salmivaara, A. (Creator), Kortekangas-Savolainen, O. (Creator) & Putkuri, T. (Editor), Duodecim Oppiportti , 2020

Press/Media

Hs aug 13, 2024 uudenlainen muisti­sairaus löydetty joka toiselta yli 85-vuotiaalta.

Liisa Myllykangas

1 Media contribution

Press/Media : Press / Media

Hiljattain tunnistettu aivorappeumasairaus luultua yleisempi – joka toisella yli 85-vuotiaalla suomalaisella tautia

Yle tv-uutiset aug 13,2024, hälyttävä riski.

Aarno Palotie

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You'll find tips on scholarship opportunities for doctoral research in the section Doctoral Funding . Universities might also offer paid doctoral and post-doctoral positions.

For doctoral and post-doc researcher positions, follow academic recruitment platforms and the universities’ own announcements.

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14 fully funded phd programs at university of helsinki, finland.

Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? University of Helsinki, Finland invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.

Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal. 

1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mathematical Inverse Problems

Summary of phd program:.

The InversePDE project studies inverse problems for partial differential equations (PDEs) and geometric inverse problems. A typical inverse problem is the determination of the coefficient functions of a PDE from indirect data. The project aims to obtain unique solvability and stability results for inverse problems and to develop solution algorithms for these problems that are based on machine learning. The project will study inverse problems for linear and non-linear hyperbolic and elliptic PDEs by applying analysis, differential geometry, microlocal analysis, and probabilistic methods. The project will also combine methods of machine learning, in particular neural networks, and manifold learning techniques, with the mathematical theory of inverse problems to invent new algorithms that are rigorously guaranteed to work.

Application Deadline: 01.10.2023

2. fully funded phd position in experimental particle physics.

The positions are opened in the HIP CMS experiment group which contributes to the analysis of the data from the CMS experiment and the development of analysis tools and software. Up to three positions are offered within the ERC Consolidator Grant 101043975 project “JEC4HL-LHC” and one within the research project “ForVVard” funded by the Research Council of Finland. The candidates selected for the “JEC4HL-LHC” are fully funded by the project until August 2027, whereas the candidate selected for the “ForVVard” project is expected to apply for external research funding (complemented with project funding), and will receive support for writing competitive applications.

Application Deadline: 15.09.2023

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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in social inequalities in antibiotic use

The doctoral researcher will carry out an individual research project addressing antibiotic use in Finland. The project will use population-wide register data that combine socio-demographic information with health care data. The project is connected to the RESET research theme of “Emerging infectious diseases in changing environments – solutions for preventing pandemics” which investigates the social practices that drive the ecology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance.

Application Deadline: 31.8.2023

4. fully funded phd position in host-symbiont interactions.

The project is funded by the Finnish Research Council. We are aiming to characterize the diversity and prevalence of host-symbiont-virus interactions already in place naturally in diverse pollinator species of the Baltic region, and to experimentally test symbiont-induced resistance against pathogens in these insects. Virus control strategies using microbial symbionts are feasible, and we aim to further develop and provide such innovative, sustainable, and environmentally friendly approaches to the conservation of pollinators in our agricultural landscapes. The tasks will include field work, molecular work, and both viral and bacterial community analyses, and writing of manuscripts; there are also opportunities for the doctoral researcher to develop their own research ideas.

Application Deadline: 15.8.2023

5. fully funded phd position in oral and maxillofacial diseases.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, well-organized and detail oriented PhD student to study the resistance mechanisms to immunotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. The project is funded by the Academy of Finland and the selected candidate will be working in a newly established group at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki.

Application Deadline: 11.08.2023

6. fully funded phd position in food and consumer sciences.

The project aims at gaining knowledge on how whey protein can be used together with plant proteins and fiber to produce hybrid meat analogs using high-moisture extrusion. Physical and sensory properties and consumer acceptance of such hybrid meat analogs will be assessed. Consumers’ attitudes to hybrid meat analogs containing both animal and plant-based ingredients and expectations for meat analogs will be studied using an online survey. The doctoral researcher is expected to conduct research in all of these research areas.

Application Deadline: 7.8.2023

7. fully funded phd position in aerosol physics.

As a doctoral researcher you will conduct research and contribute to the development of new methods and instrumentation for nanoparticle measurements. You will conduct calibration and validation measurements both in the laboratory and at field stations and perform data analysis. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry. At the universities, the work will be supervised by professors Katrianne Lehtipalo (University of Helsinki), Markku Kulmala (University of Helsinki) and Topi Rönkkö (Tampere University). You will also be supported by practitioners in the steering group, including company representatives.

Application Deadline: 07.08.2023

10 best ai cover letter builders, 8. fully funded phd position in software engineering.

As a doctoral researcher, you will conduct research and contribute to developing new methods for automatically retrofitting products using software solutions. You will work with the behavioural models of existing products. Part of the product’s functionality change can be programmed, but other aspects may need to be experimented with using AI/ML. The cloud testing environment potentially allows using machine learning methods for searching for a good fit of the new product configuration to match the behaviour of an existing product. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.

9. Fully Funded PhD Position in physical chemistry

As a doctoral researcher you will conduct research and contribute to the development of new methods and instrumentation for trace vapor and environmental pollution measurements. You will do instrument development, laboratory and field experiments and analyze the data of these experiments. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.

10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Plant Genetics

We are seeking a doctoral student to work on a project investigating the genetic factors underlying mechanisms of temperature-mediated plasticity in flowers in A. thaliana. The aim is to use take advantage of the natural variation in A. thaliana and combine molecular and genetic methods with field studies to understand the adaptive potential of flower size plasticity in plants.

Application Deadline: 21.7.2023

11. fully funded phd position in behavioural ecology or evolutionary ecology.

The aim of the project is to determine the impact of light conditions – both natural and artificial – on the ability of organisms to cope with modern LED lights, and to evaluate the underlying mechanisms, using the glow-worm as the model species. Insights gained will be used to identify measures that can be taken to reduce negative effects of man-made lighting systems on the species and biodiversity in general.

12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Molecular and Structural Biology

We are searching for a highly motivated and dedicated doctoral researcher to contribute to a pivotal project funded by the Academy of Finland. This study aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of acidocalcisome proteins responsible for phosphate regulation in protozoan parasites. We aim to assess these proteins’ potential as drug design targets through detailed structural and functional studies. Our successful candidate will employ state-of-the-art techniques such as x-ray cryo-EM and x-ray crystallography to probe the structure of acidocalcisome proteins and carry out biophysical and both in vitro and in vivo functional studies.

Application Deadline: 16.7.2023

13. fully funded phd position in thermochronology.

The selected applicant will work as a part of the research project “EXploiting Thermochronometer sensitivity to RAdiation damage to quantify rates of Craton exhumation through Time (EXTRACT)” funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project aims to quantify long-term rates of craton exhumation using thermochronological analyses of bedrock samples collected at a variety of study sites across Finland.

Application Deadline: 14.7.2023

14. fully funded phd position in biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.

The doctoral researcher will investigate biodiversity change, species interactions and their interplay on ecosystem functioning in boreal forests and tundra. The project will involve analysis of observational data, and experiments in the forests, tundra, and greenhouse. Functional traits will often be used to quantify biodiversity and its change in time, across environmental gradients and in experimental treatments. The doctoral researcher will be encouraged to design their own research project within the scope of the overall project in collaboration with the PI. The successful candidate will be able to take part in the activities within REC, OEB and the wider University. Five percent of working time will be devoted to teaching and supervising undergraduate students.

Application Deadline: 9.7.2023

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Exciting New Beginnings: Welcoming the 2024 FIMM-EMBL International PhD Programme Students

The FIMM-EMBL International PhD programme aims to recruit exceptional doctoral researchers, both international and Finnish, offering them comprehensive and diverse research training at the start of their academic journeys.

Doctoral researchers in the rotation programme will work with 2-3 different research groups during a 6-9 month period prior to selecting a research group in which to remain for their complete PhD studies.

The 2024 call attracted a record number of applications from all over the world.

 “We received around 400 applications from over 50 countries this year. The remarkable quality of this year's candidates made our selection process particularly challenging, as we had the difficult task of choosing just four exceptionally deserving and talented young researchers,” says Dr.  Rubina Tabassum , the FIMM Doctoral Training Coordinator.

Meet the four bright and passionate junior scientists who joined us in August, and discover their hopes and aspirations for the year ahead!

Education:  I did my Bachelor of Engineering in Biotechnology at JSS Science and Technology University in India. After that, I decided to study my master's in Biomedical Imaging at the University of Turku in Finland and finished it in July 2024.

Primary scientific interest(s):  During my master's, I grew a fascination towards medical imaging and analysis. Exploring more of image informatics in the field of molecular cancer sounds really cool to me. 

What inspired you to choose a scientific career?

I think what drew me to it is the endless possibility for exploration and discovery. In science, there's always something new to learn, both about the world and about ourselves. Plus, the feeling of contributing to healthcare and making a positive impact is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.

What attracted you to Finland/University of Helsinki/ this program?

To be honest, my two years as a master's student in Finland have been fantastic, and I was really hoping to stay longer. When I discovered the rotation program, I realised it was a unique and incredible opportunity that I couldn't pass up. As I started looking deeper into the work done at FIMM and the real-world problems they're tackling, I knew it was the perfect fit for me.

What expectations do you have for the first year?

In my first year, I hope to get acquainted with how FIMM operates and to carefully select my rotation groups to expose myself to a wide range of research topics. This will assist me in deciding the direction I want to pursue for my PhD. I hope that this year will provide a solid foundation and allow me to improve my coding skills while also enjoying the overall process.

First rotation group:  Tero Aittokallio’s group 

Hobbies: I'm an adventurous person who enjoys exploring new places, trying different sports and cooking. As someone living in Finland, I adapt my hobbies to the changing seasons. During the summer, I enjoyed running and surfing, but with winter approaching, I'm excited to try my hand at baking, ice skating, and binge-watching some good TV series.

Education:  Master’s degree in Education and Cell Biology, Licentiate degree in Cell Biology from Åbo Akademi University

Primary scientific interest(s):  Cell-cell communication, cancer biology, women’s diseases and microscopy.

What inspired you to choose a scientific career? My curious mind and my passion for science.

The translational research focus. I also appreciate that this programme allows me to explore different projects and lab groups before I decide on my final PhD project.

To learn and explore new methodologies and get started with my project.

First rotation group:  Anniina Färkkilä’s group 

Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy reading books, playing piano, working out in the gym, and walking my dogs.

Education:  Master’s degree in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences and a bachelor’s in biology from the University of Helsinki

Primary scientific interest(s):  Human disease genetics, molecular mechanisms of disease, epigenetics and translational medicine.

What inspired you to choose a scientific career? 

I've always loved learning, and I feel like science is an area where there's always something new to discover. I've always envisioned myself doing work that could help people and make an impact in some way. It’s also nice to work with other highly motivated and passionate people.

FIMM is a top-tier institute with accomplished PIs and many research groups that study topics that align with my research interests. The FIMM-EMBL rotation programme is a great opportunity to learn and try out different groups to find the best match for my PhD.

What expectations do you have for the first year? Learn, grow as a researcher, and meet new people.

First rotation group:  Vilja Pietiäinen's team

I love dancing, singing and music in general. During my free time, I like to go for walks, watch TV series, and hang out with friends or family.

Education:  BSc in Genetics and Biotechnology by the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in Vila Real, Portugal, MSc in Forensic Genetics by the University of Porto in Porto, Portugal

Primary scientific interest(s): 

I feel I have a broad set of scientific interests, from astronomy to archaeology. Unfortunately, we cannot do it all at once. I started leaning towards Genetics in high school and decided to go pursue it. Until now, my main research work comprehended animal evolution questions and I even got to work with ancient DNA for a while. But I always had a special interest for human genetics and decided to take a chance and dedicate my PhD studies to it.

I vividly remember watching science documentaries on TV, with my sister, before dinner, since I was 7 or 8 years old. I think even before that, I was already particularly curious and eager to learn. But those evenings introduced me to the world of science and what the life of a scientist can look like. Compared to that, most other career options can seem a bit boring… Being a scientist can be really fun, satisfy the curious and wondering minds, and, at the same time, it can be very challenging but rewarding. That is why I chose to be a scientist.

I was mostly attracted to the structure of the FIMM-EMBL programme, meaning, the rotational period preceding the start of the PhD studies. As I’m transitioning from a different field of scientific research, I think the opportunity to work with 2 or 3 different groups before committing to a PhD project is essential to find the best fit and the way to PhD success. Being a fully-funded doctoral position is also a very important and appealing aspect, that adds to the well-structured programme, promising great support for the students. If more reasons were needed, Finland is vastly known for the excellent education system, so I could not miss this opportunity.

What expectations do you have for the first year? 

I think this first year will be very challenging, since I’m moving abroad for the first time and have to adapt to a new country, new language and a new job. I’m expecting that a year from now I will know myself a bit better, have learned a lot of new skills and built strong connections with FIMM’s researchers. Hopefully, I will find my place and people here in Finland. Meeting my fellow 2024 rotation students, Anna, Rafaela and Naipunya, was already a great start.

First rotation group:  Esa Pitkänen's group

For my personal free time and hobbies, I don’t like to take things too seriously. I enjoy many different activities and keep trying new ones. When the weather is good, and I feel that I need to clear my head I like to get close to nature, so I go outside for a walk or bike in the woods. I also enjoy reading with my cats curled on my lap. Sadly, I couldn’t bring my cats, but I brought some books. I’m eager to explore the many libraries here in Helsinki. I have also always enjoyed drawing, painting and crafting since I was little. And lately, I have been into board games and puzzles, through the influence of a friend who kept signing us up for puzzle competitions (which are actually quite fun, even though we’re very far from the podium). On the lazy days, I might just lay on my bed and listen to music for hours or maybe watch a TV series.

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Applications to the doctoral programmes in fine arts and of artistic research in performing arts are open 2-16 September 2024. Read more about our doctoral programmes and the application process.

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Synopsis of the program

The clinical science program for Psychological & Brain Sciences graduate students a the University of Delaware includes coursework, research, and practicum training. The program is a 12-month per year commitment. Students will be actively involved in research and clinical work when relevant for the entire year, including winter and summer sessions.

General Curriculum Requirements

The program of study requires a minimum of 80 credits from coursework, attendance of colloquia, and research hours. Students receive additional credits for their work in clinical settings under supervision and an internship, and should discuss the timeline of this additional work with the director of the clinical science program. In contrast to the other concentrations, all clinical science faculty serve on the advisory committee for clinical science doctoral students. ​

Formal coursework is completed over a four-year period. The sequence of some coursework is fixed in order to provide the necessary background for simultaneous research and practicum activity. Flexibility is provided in meeting many program requirements, including departmental breadth requirements, elective courses, and the completion of independent projects in lieu of some courses.

Research Requirements

Students start their research involvement in the first year. By the end of this year, a first-year project must be defended to the clinical science faculty. The second-year project must be defended to the clinical science faculty by the end of the fall semester of the third year. The fourth and usually fifth years are devoted primarily to dissertation research.

Practicum Training

Some practicum training begins in the first year, when students typically conduct their first assessment at the ​Institute for Community Mental Health (ICMH) Clinic​ . Practicum intensifies in the second year, when students serve as primary therapists under close faculty supervision at the ICMH Clinic.

In the third year and beyond, students work at external clinical practicum sites or continue to work at the ICMH Clinic. At the end of the third year, students must successfully negotiate the comprehensive exam, which includes both written and oral components.

The internship is usually taken during the sixth year. The Ph.D. cannot be awarded until both the internship and dissertation are completed.

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Program Requirements

Consumer disclosure: state licensure.

For more information on licensing requirements, including licensing boards and requirements in each U.S. state, territory, and Canadian province, visit the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards . All states require the completion of supervised predoctoral practicum hours and a predoctoral internship. These aspects are also required for the doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Delaware. In addition to education requirements for the doctoral degree, however, many jurisdictions require post-doctoral professional experience. These requirements are beyond the curricular requirements described below.

Note that in some jurisdictions, in addition to being licensed as psychologist, an individual can obtain prescribing privileges. The University of Delaware’s program does NOT fulfill requirements for licensure as prescribing psychologists in those states and jurisdictions that allow for it. Typically, additional coursework in pharmacology is needed in addition to the doctoral degree. Note that the District of Columbia has its own regulations aside from the states listed here. The University of Delaware’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program meets  D.C.’s requirements .

Review the department's list to learn where UD's clinical science program meets state curricular requirements. An asterisk (*) indicates that earning a doctoral degree from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) satisfies educational requirements for licensure. UD is currently and has been continuously accredited by the APA since 1975. We have also been continuously accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) since 2011.

Students with Master's Degrees

​Although students may receive a general master's degree after completion of their second-year project, only students intending to finish a full doctoral program should apply. Students with a master's degree from another school may get credit for their master's thesis if it meets the standards of our clinical science faculty. It must be a complete research thesis rather than a pilot study or library research. The thesis must be defended and submitted to the previous school prior to enrollment at the University of Delaware. Students who come with a master's degree, or graduate coursework from other schools, are generally expected to take all of our clinical courses, required seminars, and practica. An exception may occasionally be made if the student can demonstrate (with syllabi and reading lists) that a previous course covered the same areas as the corresponding course given by our faculty.

First-Year Research Requirements

Students start research involvement in the first year. By the end of this year, a first-year project must be defended to the clinical faculty.

Second-Year Research and Master's Degree

Second-year research must be defended to the clinical faculty and can be submitted to the Graduate College by the end of the fall semester of the third year for a master's thesis. The fourth and usually fifth years are devoted primarily to dissertation research.

Students may elect to get a master of arts degree (M.A. in Psychological & Brain Sciences) after defense of the second-year project. By the end of the fall semester of their third year, students will defend this project by presenting it in writing to the clinical faculty, by presenting it orally to the clinical faculty and graduate students, and by answering questions about the project following this presentation. At least one week prior to the oral presentation and defense, students must submit the manuscript to each member of the clinical faculty. Electronic submissions are fine, but students must offer to provide a hard copy of the document to any faculty member who requests it. The written document should be prepared in a format suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal for publication.

The clinical faculty will decide whether students successfully defended the project; a positive decision requires that the clinical faculty judge the project and manuscript to be of high quality. If students do not successfully defend the project, the clinical faculty will develop a detailed remediation plan. This plan will vary depending on the nature of the concerns, but may entail additional data analysis and/or writing and/or a second defense before the clinical faculty.

Students will be required to complete the remediation process by May 31 of their third year. At that time, the clinical faculty will again decide whether the student successfully defended the project. If his/her performance is still deemed unsatisfactory, he/she will be terminated from the program. Students will need to reformat the second-year project as a master's thesis according to University guidelines. The master's degree is optional and does not advance or retard progress in the clinical science concentration.

The Clinical Science Program at the University of Delaware emphasizes diversified practicum experiences in a range of clinical settings with varied patient populations and staff from different disciplines.

First and Second-Year Experiences

The first and second year practica take place at UD's  Institute for Community Mental Health Clinic​​​ . Some practicum training begins in the first year when students typically conduct their first assessment at the ICMH Clinic​​. The first year practicum typically involves a few hours per week.

Practicum intensifies in the second year, when students serve as primary therapists under close faculty supervision at the ICMH Clinic​ or affiliated sites where faculty supervise (e.g., Early Learning Center).

Second and Third-Year Experience

Second- and third-year practicum experiences generally involve one and a half to two days per week in an approved clinical setting and are required as prerequisites for the internship.

In the third year and beyond, students work in external clinical practicum sites or continue to work at the ICMH Clinic​. Third year practica are available in campus settings, hospitals, child inpatient facilities, medical schools, and community mental health and child guidance clinics. Every effort is made to arrange a third-year practicum site that is consistent with a student's professional goals.

Fourth to Sixth-Year Experiences

Although not required, most students continue with external practica for at least one day per week in their fourth and fifth years.

The internship is usually taken during the sixth year. Students may apply for internship only if they have successfully defended their dissertation proposals. The Ph.D. cannot be awarded until both the internship and dissertation are completed.​

Qualifying Exam

Clinical science students must complete four question-based essays, following a somewhat different procedure than for students from the other concentrations. The clinical science concentration-specific procedure follows.

Students take the  comprehensive exam  in the summer of their third year, after they have:

• Completed the three years of coursework and cleared all incomplete grades
• Successfully defended the first-year project
• Successfully defended the second-year project 

Areas covered by the comprehensive exam include but are not limited to:

• Psychopathology and Developmental Risk
• Assessment/Tests and Measures
• Psychotherapy and Prevention
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Professional Issues
• Research Design and Methods 

Question-based essays are intended to be integrative and will generally involve more than a single substantive area. Reading lists for each area will be reviewed each fall by the entire clinical faculty and updated as needed to reflect the most current developments in these areas. Updated reading lists will be provided to students by October 1 of their third year. 

Written Exam Procedure

The format of the  written exam  is as follows:

• The written exam will be administered over two consecutive days and will include six possible questions.
• Half of the questions will be administered on the first day of written exams, and the second half will be administered on the following day. Students are to answer two questions each day.
• Exams are administered in a take-home, email format. Each day's questions will be sent electronically to students at 8:30 am of each written exam day, student's word-process their responses from their homes, and email their responses to the Graduate Academic Advisor by 4:30 pm of each written examination day.
• The essay answer to each question should not exceed five double-spaced pages (12-point font, 1 inch margins on all sides).
• Students should include a reference page with each of their answers. This can be cut and pasted from the electronic copy of the reading list.

Anonymity of written responses

Anonymity of written responses will be accomplished by having students select a four-digit identification number to be included with all responses, rather than their name. Students will inform the graduate academic advisor of their identification number when they submit their written responses via email. The graduate academic advisor will de-identify students' responses before distributing them to the director of clinical training (DCT). After grading of the written portion of the comprehensive exams is completed, the DCT will get the list matching students' names with their identification numbers from the graduate academic advisor.

Oral Exam Procedure

Within one week of the written exam, students will be scheduled for a 45-minute  oral exam  administered by at least the advisory committee PLUS two others (in the case of clinical, it will be the full program faculty). The purpose of the oral exam is to allow students to expand upon the written answers that they provided. Following students' oral exam, the clinical faculty will decide whether students passed or failed each of the four questions, taking into account both the written and oral performances.

If a student fails any exam questions

If a student fails any exam question(s), the clinical faculty will prepare brief written feedback on the reasons for the failure and steps the student should take in preparing for the makeup exam. This feedback will be prepared as soon as the oral defense is complete, and the DCT will provide the feedback to the student within a day.

If students fail any exam question(s), they may take a makeup exam for that/those question(s) within 1-3 months after the original exam, on dates that are acceptable to both the student and the faculty. The new question(s) will be on the same content area(s) as the failed question(s); a choice of questions will not be provided. Four hours will be allotted for the written portion of each makeup question, and up to 45 minutes will be allotted for the oral portion of the makeup exam for all makeup questions combined. Since it is likely that only one student will take a makeup exam at a time, it will not be possible for responses to remain anonymous. All other aspects of the makeup exam procedure will parallel the procedures followed for the original exam. If students fail any makeup question, this signifies failure of the comprehensive exams, and they will be terminated from the program.

After a student passes all questions

When students have passed all questions on the comprehensive examinations, the DCT will write a letter stating that they have completed the comprehensive examination requirement. The original of this letter will be given to students, and the DCT will provide a copy to the graduate academic advisor to place in the student's file.

Make-up exams

If students are seriously ill or experiencing serious personal hardship (e.g., death in the family, fire, accident) immediately before or on the days of the exam, they may request a make-up exam. This request must be made in writing and approved by the clinical faculty. Make-up exams should occur within one month of the regularly scheduled exam, but students will be allowed a maximum of three months to schedule make-up exams. Make-up exams will consist of new questions written and approved by the clinical faculty. ​

Application Deadlines and Information

​The deadline for graduate applications is December 1 . We admit students for fall admission only. We generally schedule campus visits and interviews in January.

For more information regarding the criteria for admission please refer to the  Graduate College website​ . For more information regarding the Graduate College application process please refer to  Applying to UD ​.

Criteria for Admission

Students are admitted directly to the doctoral program. A combination of criteria are used in evaluating candidates for admission to graduate study in psychology.

• Undergraduate and/or graduate coursework and grade point average
• Research experience
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation
• In some cases, a personal interview.
• OPTIONAL: Scores on the GRE (Graduate Record Examination)***

***Application process update

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences is waiving the GRE requirement for our graduate program. If you wish to apply without a GRE score, please enter a future GRE exam date into the application. It need not be a legitimate exam date. Entering a future exam date causes the system to finish your application and send it on to our review committee where it will receive full consideration.

Clinical science concentration applicants, please note: The Psychology Subject GRE is not required and will not be used for evaluation purposes during the admission process. However, it is helpful for fulfilling clinical science program requirements, and students who enroll in our program may choose to take the test any time before the end of their first year.***

International Students

Foreign students whose language of education is not English must also arrange to have original TOEFL scores submitted; a minimum score of 100 on the IBT (600 on the paper-based test, or an equivalent IELTS score of 7.0) is required for admission. Foreign students who hold a university degree from an institution in an English-speaking country are not required to submit TOEFL scores. Foreign students whose native language in not English and who are awarded a teaching assistantship​ must successfully complete the University's ITA program.

Meeting the Requirements

Those who meet these requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those who fail to meet the requirements necessarily precluded from admission, if they offer other appropriate strengths. Research experience is looked upon favorably. An undergraduate degree in psychology is not required for admission, but students may be required to make up deficiencies in their background by enrolling in appropriate ​courses.

Personal Statement

All applications must include a personal statement. In addition to discussing your areas of interest, career goals, and how this program will help you reach these goals, please be sure to include the following information in your statement:

• ​Research experience , when applicable: Please indicate length of experience and type (non-human animals - specify species - or human participants).
• Advisor preference : Please designate up to three potential primary faculty advisors, in order of preference.

Research Experience

The clinical science program is especially interested in receiving applications from individuals who have previous research experience. Students with a strong motivation and interest in research, as well as some undergraduate experience in research, fit well with the program. Familiarity with computers, and the ability to use statistical software packages for data analysis, facilitate students' progress in the program. Although not required, a background in psychology is helpful, especially courses in research design and statistics.

Mentor Selection

One important criterion for admission is the fit between student research interests and those of faculty members in the program. During the admissions process, each student is matched with a faculty research mentor, on the basis of his or her research interests. The mentor trains the student throughout the program in research and helps to plan coursework and practicum training.

The following faculty will be interviewing for new students for 2024-2025 : ​

• Naomi Sadeh
• Jeffrey Spielberg

Interview Policy

​The clinical science program at the University of Delaware receives approximately 200 applications a year. We conduct an extensive review of applications and invite approximately 20 people for a virtual interview. Interviews are considered an important part of the application process. We appreciate your interest in our program, but because of the number of applicants, we can only virtually interview invited applicants and usually do so in late January. We will contact directly the applicants we are interested in interviewing. The program typically admits three to six students each year.

The clinical science program at the University of Delaware supports the Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology (CUDCP) policy  for graduate school offers and acceptances.

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Graduate Degree in Statistics

Overview of the statistics graduate program.

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers graduate degrees in statistics at the MS and PhD levels. Note that until 2023, these degrees were granted as concentrations of the corresponding math degrees.  This page summarizes the main features of the Statistics degrees, and contains the most up-to-date information. The information on this page supersedes the information in the Axioms (Handbook), which are in the process of being updated.

The MS degree provides students with training in statistical applications, statistical computing and theory, preparing them for statistics and data science careers in industry, government, educational organizations, consulting firms, health care and research organizations, or for moving on to a PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics. The PhD provides a combination of theory and application preparing students for positions in academia, industry or government. The Certificate in Statistical and Computational Data Science is a joint program with Statistics and Computer Science. Each of these programs is described in more detail below.

MS Degree in Statistics

The MS program in Statistics is designed to prepare students for statistics and data science positions in industry, government, educational organizations, consulting firms, health care and research organizations. It also serves as a basis for future work towards a PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics. This program is designed to provide the student with a background in basic theory along with experience in various applications, including computational aspects. As part of their training, students will receive comprehensive exposure to popular statistical software packages. In addition to courses offered within the department, the program allows room for the students to take statistics courses in other departments on campus.

Prerequisites:  Students entering the MS program are expected to have had Linear Algebra and Calculus up through Multivariate Calculus (this is typically covered by a three-semester sequence in U.S. schools).

The requirements for the MS degree in Statistics involve coursework, a project and consulting or qualifying exams.

The student must complete 30 hours of coursework with grades of C or better, including at least 24 hours with grades of B or better (pass or fail grades cannot be used to satisfy this requirement). In addition, the student must have at least an overall B average.

The required 30 hours must include:

• Stat 625: Regression Modeling
• Stat 607-608: Probability and Mathematical Statistics I, II
• Stat 535: Statistical Computing
• At least five other courses which are either Statistics courses numbered 526 or above, from within the department, or some courses outside the department numbered 500 and above subject to prior approval by the Statistics coordinator (pre-approved list below).

Consulting or Basic Exam

Students completing the MS program in Statistics are required to either complete at least one credit of statistical consulting (typically STAT 598C) or pass two of three basic exams we offer: applied statistics, probability, and statistics, which are based on ST625 and ST535, ST607, and ST608, respectively. The Basic Exam is given twice a year, in January and in August.

The project is completed under the guidance of a faculty member. This project must have prior approval of the Statistics coordinator and involves 3 credit hours which may be used to satisfy the 30 hour coursework requirement. The project can take many forms; an expository report on a particular area, an examination of methods through simulations or a detailed statistical analysis of real data. A final report is required. This requirement is typically satisfied by the successful completion of the project seminar course Stat 691P.

Accelerated (4+1) M.S. in Statistics

This section explains how a UMass Amherst or Five College student can complete the M.S. degree in statistics in a fifth year.

Preparing and Applying for the Accelerated (4+1) M.S. in Statistics

In order to enter the Accelerated M.S. in Statistics program, students need to do the following.

• a maximum of 6 credits can be counted toward both the MS in Statistics and the baccalaureate degree ("double-counted")**, and
• an additional 6 credits completed as an undergraduate student may be applied to the M.S. degree if completed "over and above" the requirements for the Baccalaureate degree, meaning the course(s) cannot be used to satisfy any undergraduate degree requirements.
• Apply in their senior years to the Accelerated M.S. program in Statistics program by following instructions  here . The priority deadline to apply is January 10 for fall admission.

Important notes regarding preparing for the 4+1 in Statistics:

1. Taking fewer than 12 transferable credits is permitted to pursue the Accelerated M.S. in Statistics, but taking the full 12 makes for the smoothest path to completing the M.S. in 1 year. Students who enter the accelerated program with less than 12 credits may need additional semester(s) to complete their M.S. degree.

2. **Per the University's multiple credentials policy, a course can only be counted towards two credentials. If a course is already double-counted towards two undergraduate majors, or a major and a minor, it is not eligible to be used as a double-counted course for the M.S. in Statistics. 

3. Any graduate-level coursework completed by a 4+1 applicant that is not Stat 535, 607, 608, or 625 must be approved by the Statistics Coordinator in order to be eligible for transfer to the M.S. in Statistics.

4. The Accelerated M.S. in Statistics can be completed at either the Amherst or Newton (Mt. Ida) campus. When submitting an application for the 4+1 program, please submit an application for the campus you are applying for.

Finishing the 4+1 M.S. in Statistics

After being accepted into the program, students

• need to take additional 18 credits and fulfill the requirements for the regular MS degree in statistics in the fifth year (typically 9 credits in fall and 9 credits in spring), if eligible to transfer all 12 credits to the graduate program as stated above
• may take longer than 2 semesters to complete the M.S. in Statistics if transferring less than 12 credits (depending on the number of remaining credits)
• are not obligated to finish the program in the fifth year, although financial assistantship, if any, is only guaranteed for the fifth year

Please note that students who are interested in the fifth year MS program in statistics should start planning during the fall of the their junior year and contact the  coordinator of the statistics program  if there are any questions. To process the transfer of credits from undergraduate to the graduate degree, students must submit a  Transfer of Credit  form. This must be submitted to Graduate Program Manager Kaitlyn O'Konis at  @email . It is recommended that this form be submitted during the summer between your undergraduate senior year and first semester in the graduate program.

MS in Statistics at Newton Satellite Campus (Boston Area), Completely Flexible (In Person/Remote or 100% Remote)

-For information regarding this program, please see the following link.

-A 100 percent remote option is available for this program.

http://people.math.umass.edu/~conlon/statmtida/

-Note: non-degree students can register for graduate statistics courses at Newton Mount Ida starting one week before the beginning of classes each semester. See:

http://www.umass.edu/graduate/apply/non-degree-students

PhD Degree in Statistics

The PhD degree in statistics prepares students for academic positions or positions in academia, or as applied statisticians in industry or government. Entering students are expected to have had linear algebra, calculus, and advanced calculus. Typically, an incoming student in the PhD program in statistics will have had an introductory course or two in statistics at the undergraduate level. Students seeking the PhD degree in statistics must complete the following: coursework, qualifying exams, language requirement, and dissertation.

• The student must complete successfully 36 hours of coursework, including Math 523 (or Math 623, or Math 605), Stat 535, 607, 608, 625, 705, and 725.
• The student must also complete five elective courses, including two 600 level statistics courses, and 3 courses of the student’s choice, which require prior approval by the statistics coordinator (pre-approved list below).
• Qualifying Exams

There are two tiers of exams, basic and advanced, which are intended to measure a student's overall mastery of standard material. The exams are administered during the week preceding each semester (August and January).

Basic Exams:  The student must pass three basic exams at the PhD level: the Applied Statistics exam and the Basic Probability and Basic Statistics exams, which cover the material from Stat 535 and Stat 625, Stat 607 and Stat 608 respectively.

Advanced Exams:  The student must pass the Advanced Exam in advanced statistics and the oral literature-based exam. The advanced statistics exam version I is based on advanced topics in Stat 607 and Stat 608, and topics from Stat 705. The advanced statistics exam version II is based on advanced topics in Stat 607 and Stat 608, and topics from Stat 725. The two versions are offered in alternate years depending which of Stat 705 and Stat 725 is offered in a year. For the literature-based exam, students need to choose a topic from the list of topics in the Axioms and form an exam committee that includes the primary faculty of that topic and two secondary faculty. Students are then given reference papers on the chosen topic to read. The exam is in the form of oral presentation and responding questions in front of the exam committee. A student may select a non-standard exam topic, in which case, the student must have the agreement of their committee members on the topic and the reading list. In order to take the literature-based exam, a student is responsible for forming an exam committee by the end of September for a January exam, or by the last day of spring classes for an August exam. Decisions on passing the exam are by unanimous consent of the exam committee. A student who does not pass will have one more chance to pass the literature-based exam. The second attempt may be on the same or a different topic.

Dissertation

After passing the Advanced Exam, the student becomes a PhD in statistics candidate. The student must write a satisfactory dissertation and pass a final oral examination (primarily a defense of the dissertation) and must satisfy all other requirements of his or her dissertation committee. The student is required to register for a minimum of 18 dissertation credits.

Data Science Certificate (possible to earn completely remotely/online)

The Certificate in Statistical and Computational Data Science is offered jointly between statistics and computer science. The certificate can be completed in one year and requires five courses total, with a minimum of two courses each of statistics and computer science.

It is possible to earn the certificate completely remotely/online. Please visit:  https://people.math.umass.edu/~conlon/statmtida/datascience.html

For more information on the certificate, please visit:

https://www.cics.umass.edu/academics/graduate-certificate-programs/certificate-statistical-and-computational-data

Approved Courses Outside the Department

The following courses are pre-approved to count toward STAT MS and PhD degrees (as specified) without additional prior approval.  Please contact the statistics coordinator for pre-approval of any other courses outside the department.

Toward MS degree only:

• PHYSICS 597D (ST- Topics in Statistics and Data Analysis)
• COMPSCI 514 (Algorithms for Data Science), CS 590V (Data Visualization and Exploration)
• Biostats 597D, Biostats 650, Biostat 690Z  

Toward MS or PhD degree:

• CS589 (Machine Learning), CS 682 (Neural Networks), CS 688 and CS690OP, CS 690D, CS 696DS, CS 611 (Advanced Algorithms), COMPSCI 688 (PROBABILISTIC GRAPHICAL MODELS),
• Biostat 683/Biostat 690B (intro to causal inference), Biostat 690T (Applied Statistical Genetics), Biostat 730, Biostat 740 (Analysis of Mixed Models Data), Biostat 743 (Categorical), Biostat 748 (Applied Survival Analysis), Biostat 749 (Clinical Trials), Biostat 750 (Applied Statistical Learning), Biostat  790A,
• Psych 891FM
• PoliSci 797TA (Text as Data)

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