Introduction to Doctoral Training

  • 1-1 ECTS credits
  • 920001J
General and transferable skills study of doctoral education (mandatory))

Education information

Implementation date

Online Moodle course is open during spring term 15.1. - 31.5. and during autumn term 15.8. - 31.12.

Enrollment period

-

Education type

General and transferable skills studies

Alternativity of education

Mandatory

Location

Other

Venue location

Course is done independently in the Moodle learning environment (moodle.oulu.fi). Material includes lecture videos, written material and assignments.

Enrollment and further information

Education description

Introduction to Doctoral Training Moodle course, independently completed. This course is obligatory for all doctoral researchers, and it should be completed during the first year of doctoral studies.

The course addresses the following topics:

  • Welcome to UniOGS
  • Guiding Principles of Doctoral Training • Bylaws/regulations guiding doctoral training
  • Doctoral Training and Courses • Study requirements • Timeline of doctoral training
  • Research Ethics
  • Supervision
  • Follow-up Group and Doctoral Training Plan
  • The Key Persons in UniOGS
  • Funding and Mobility
  • Final Stages of Doctoral Training • Thesis requirements • Matters related to writing and finalizing thesis • Doctoral thesis defence and graduation
  • Library Services
  • Data systems and IT services
  • Career Planning
  • Doctoral Student Section

Last updated: 13.11.2024