A doctoral degree is the highest degree offered by universities and university colleges. The degree aims to qualify candidates for research activities of international standard, and for other work in society that requires advanced scientific insight and analytical thinking, within management, higher education, and research.
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Before you apply
In order to be admitted to a PhD programme, requirements are set for former education and funding. If you are a new applicant for a doctoral degree, we recommend that you read this before proceeding to the programme pages.
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Public defences
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Can the pine marten withstand more than we think? May 31, 2024 9:00 AM
The pine marten is not so easily affected by today's clearcutting in Norwegian forests. This is one of the conclusions of Siow Yan Jennifer Angoh, who will be defending her dissertation on 14 June.
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Hares struggle with their colour as the climate changes May 24, 2024 9:00 AM
Climate change and fewer snowy days cause mountain hares to have the 'wrong' colour for larger parts of the year. On 7 June Allan William Stokes will defend his doctoral research.
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High levels of lead in brown bears May 21, 2024 3:00 PM
Brown bears in Scandinavia have very high levels of lead in their blood. The same applies to their cubs. This has been discovered by Boris Fuchs in his doctoral research, which he will defend on 5 June.
Future public defences
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