The programme consists of four years of full-time studies and comprises a number of courses and one thesis project. As a doctoral student you always have a principal supervisor and at least one assistant supervisor who will guide you through your studies. Obtaining a doctoral degree means completing third-cycle studies where you learn planning, critical thinking, scientific writing and taking responsibility in order to become an independent researcher.
The Doctoral Programme in Medical Science specialising in Occupational Therapy
The doctoral programmes are the highest level of studies offered at the country's universities and as a doctoral student you are an important part of the research at Linköping University and the Department of Social and Welfare Studies.
