PhD programme
The PhD Programme is a research training programme for those who plan a career within higher education or research. In recent years, the industry has shown increased interest in specialists with a PhD degree.
The programme comprises organised training and research work that:
- combines training and experience in scientific work and method
- has an international focus
- is an integrated part of research activity in each discipline
- provides a basis for senior positions in industry, administration, higher education and research
The thematic areas of the PhD thesis work will normally be areas covered by departmental R&D. Potential PhD candidates should therefore contact one of the departments directly.
The Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology offers the following PhD programmes:
- PhD Programme in Biology
- PhD Programme in Biotechnology
- PhD Programme in Biophysics
- PhD Programme in Physics
- PhD Programme in Chemistry
- PhD Programme in Chemical Engineering
- PhD programme in Materials Science and Engineering
- PhD programme in Science Education
Duration:
The PhD education programme has a prescribed duration of three years of full time study (180 ECTS). Any other required duties the PhD candidate may have come in addition.
Funding:
There are a variety of possibilities when it comes to funding, including scholarships at NTNU, the Research Council of Norway and the industry. Each disciplinary group at the Faculty can provide details.
More information about funding
Admission:
Applicants for the PhD programmes at the Faculty of Natural Sciences must have a relevant master’s degree or equivalent education, with a strong academic record. Applicants are required to have a weighed average grade of B or higher (in accordance with NTNU’s grading system) in the two last years of their master’s degree (equivalent to 120 ECTS). The weighed average grade of the applicant’s bachelor degree or equivalent education must be higher than C.
There are no fixed application deadlines for these programmes.
Before you can apply for admission to one of the PhD programmes, the funding of the study period, including running costs, must be arranged.
Useful links:
- Study Handbook for the Faculty’s PhD-programmes
- Information for the Faculty's PhD candidates
- General information about PhD studies at NTNU
PhD-education:
Contact information:
- Anne Sæther
(PhD programme for Biophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science and Engineering, and in Science Education).
Phone: +47 73 59 38 27
- Gro Neergård
(PhD programme for Biology, Biotechnology og Chemical Engineering)
Phone: +47 73 59 60 03
