Knowledge
The PhD programme will give you knowledge about:
- the knowledge status and needs within your own field of research nationally and internationally
- the diversity of research approaches and research methods relevant to medical and health research
- standards for quality research within your own field and within medical and health research in general
- strengths and weaknesses of your own research methods and methodological challenges within your own field
- the foundation of science and principles of knowledge acquisition in medical and health research
- ethical dilemmas and principles within medical research including the Health Research Act and other relevant legislation
- principles for convergence and interdisciplinarity in medical and health research
- forms and principles of research innovation
Skills
The PhD programme will provide you with skills to:
- demonstrate original, independent and critical thinking in your research
- identify and develop innovative research questions
- keep up to date on research in your field
- participate in academic discussions nationally and internationally, for instance through participation in workshops, seminars and conferences
- read and critically assess the breadth of medical research literature in medical and health research
- discuss, select and apply relevant research methods to answer a research question
- reflect on and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your own research methods and results
- reflect on and discuss ethical and epistemological dilemmas in research
- apply national and international principles and rules of ethics, including the Health Research Act
- publish articles in internationally recognised journals within your field
- disseminate research finding to non-scientists and the public
- draw on interdisciplinary knowledge and expertise when approaching complex research questions
General competence
The PhD programme will give you general competence to:
- receive and utilise supervision
- work in multidisciplinary teams with complex research questions
- use databases and information and communication technology-based research tools
- participate in the organisation and management of meetings, conferences and seminars
- work in a structured and independent manner in order to reach your objectives
- gain an overview of and acquire advanced knowledge
- develop innovative and critical thinking
- express yourself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- analyse, evaluate and communicate your own strengths and weaknesses
- develop your knowledge, competencies and skills continuously and purposefully
- provide constructive and critical feedback on others' academic work
- build and manage professional networks
- constructively contribute to a good working and learning environment