Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology (3-4 yrs)
Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology (BGG) offers high-quality and interdisciplinary doctoral training in natural science research. Traditionally strong areas in BGG are ecology, evolutionary biology, biodiversity, environmental science, physiology, genetics, physical geography, human geography and geology.
Application calls for a right to study are open annually in March and in September. In September call it is also possible to apply a fixed-term funded doctoral researcher position.
Next calls for a right to study will be open:
- 28 February 2024 - 28 March 2024 (study right begins 1 August 2024). The application form closes at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
Link to Admission criteria and instructions for applicants.
At the Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology you can study for Doctor of Philosophy degree in:
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Biodiversity research
- Geography
- Physical geography
- Human geography
- Geoinformatics
- Economic geography
- Geology
Contact information
Email: sci-docstudies@utu.fi
BGG Director:
Associate professor Jon Brommer
BGG Coordinator:
Coordinator Sari Järvi
