Study programme code
MLKBD.LT
Study programme administrator
Tõnu Laas
MER study programme code
216282
School / college
LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health
Study programme title in Est.
Komplekssed süsteemid loodusteadustes
study programme title in Engl.
Complex Systems in Natural Sciences
Language of instruction
Estonian, English
Study level
Doctoral studies
doktoriõppe valdkond
Natural Sciences
Study domain
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
Study programme group
life sciences
Study programme subgroup
en: Loodusteadused, matemaatika ja statistika, mujal liigitamata
Nominal study period (in semesters)
8
Access conditions
Master's degree or an equivalent qualification in sciences from Estonia or a foreign country or a Master's degree in a different subject with a science degree at Bachelor's level.
Degrees conferred
filosoofiadoktor
Study programme aims and objectives
- To create the conditions for Doctoral students to complete an in-depth education in science and beginning independent research at an internationally renowned level;
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- To support Doctoral students becoming highly qualified teaching or academic staff and specialists to ensure the field develops sustainably;
- To elevate Doctoral students' knowledge and skills to match the highest possible standard in the international research community.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- understands the essence and scope of applying knowledge and research methodology both within sciences and outside the field, show more...
and can choose and apply suitable research methodology to resolve issues within the field
- is capable of analysing field-specific problems critically and independently and forming scientifically precise research questions, whereas maintaining an open and creative approach
- can plan research and is capable of choosing and applying different modern research and data analysis methods
- can present the results of their research both orally and in a written form to experts and the general public
- is competent to pass on their knowledge by supervising and teaching others
- can assess his/her own activities and those of others within the context of academic ethics, understands the need for continuous training and professional growth and can plan it, taking into account the changing social norms
- masters leadership and team work skills for working in an international environment and is independently capable of making strategically sustainable decisions related to the field of research
Graduation requirements
In order to complete the study programme, the student must complete the programme in specified volume and defend the doctoral thesis. show more...
Additional requirements have been established in Tallinn University Regulations for Doctoral Studies and Defence of Doctoral Theses.
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