Study programme code

MLFD.LT

Study programme administrator

Tõnu Laas

MER study programme code

80094

version code

MLFD/11.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Füüsika

study programme title in Engl.

Physics

Language of instruction

Estonian, English

Study level

Doctoral studies

doktoriõppe valdkond

Natural Sciences

ECTS credits

240

Study domain

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Study programme group

physical sciences

Study programme subgroup

Physics

Nominal study period (in semesters)

8

Access conditions

A Master's degree or an equal qualification (either domestic or foreign) in science or exact sciences, show more...
or a Master's degree in some other field with a Baccalaureate (Bachelor's) degree in science or exact sciences.

Degrees conferred

filosoofiadoktor (füüsika)

Study programme aims and objectives

To provide the doctoral students with conditions that enable them (1) to aquire a broad-based, show more...
systematic and profound education in science and exact sciences, and (2) to carry out independent research that meets internationally recognized standards.To promote the development of the doctoral students into highly-qualified professors, researchers and specialists providing for sustainable development in the field.To raise the knowledge and skills of the doctoral students to the high professional standards recognized by the international research community.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- understands the significance and scope of the intra- and extra-domain knowledge and research methods of exact and natural sciences show more...

- is capable of independent and critical analysis of specialty specific problems, as well as of stating research questions with scientific precision
- is able to plan research projects and use modern methods of research and data analysis
- is capable of presenting research results both to specialists in the field and to public at large
- is competent to impart learning results by teaching and guiding
- understands the need for continuing education and professional development

Graduation requirements

To complete the program the student should (1) select one of the following three fields of study: statistical physics, show more...
mathematical physics, or experimental physics; and (2) go through the entire curriculum, including defense of a doctoral thesis.