About the programme

The objective of a PhD programme in medical technology is to provide academic competence and research skills in the development and testing of new technological methods, materials and equipment for use in medical prevention, diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation.

Admission

For admission to the PhD programme you must have a Master's degree or similar in a subject that is relevant to the programme, and a weighted average grade that correspond to A or B according to NTNU's grading scale.

Please note that employment as a PhD fellow will not automatically grant admission to the PhD Programme. You should apply for admission within 3 months after your first day at work.

Scope of the PhD education

The PhD education has a nominal duration of 3 years of full-time study, and includes required coursework comprising a minimum of 30 credits. The most important component of the PhD education is an independent piece of research carried out under active academic supervision.