Technology and Natural Science - PhD programme


Study programme description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Credits (ECTS)

180

Studyprogram code

D-TEKNAT

Level

Doctoral degree with nom length of study

Leads to degree

Philosophiae Doctor

Full-/Part-time

Full-time

Duration

6 Semesters

Undergraduate

No

Language of instruction

English

PhD programme in Science and Technology

Study points (ECTS): 180
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology

Degree

PhD

Study specialisations

  • PhD in Information technology, Mathematics and Physics
  • PhD in Energy Engineering and Geoscience
  • PhD in Offshore Technology, Mechanical and Structural Engineering
  • PhD in Chemistry and Biological Science
  • PhD in Risk Management and Societal Safety

Tuition Language

English

Admissions requirements

To be admitted to the Doctoral programme in Science and Technology - the applicant must normally have minimum a five-year master's degree in technology or mathematical-scientific subjects (the degree specifics and other requirements are stated in the individual vacancy advertisements in “JobbNorge”). The applicant must have a strong academic background with both the master’s thesis grade and the weighted grade average of the master’s degree courses being individually equivalent to or better than a grade B.

As the language of instruction is English, applicants must document that they fulfil the listed English language requirements specified in the advertisement.

Programme content, structure and composition

For the doctoral programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology, the following generic educational part is required as minimum:

  • Program courses (10 ECTS)
  • Study courses (10 ECTS)
  • Project course (10 ECTS)
  • Ph.D project (150 ECTS)

Programme courses

Compulsory courses (for all study specialisations)

TN900 Theory of science and ethics (5 ECTS)

TN910 Innovation in research projects (5 ECTS)

Study courses

Study courses offered by the various departments at the faculty are found below. Relevant courses at PhD-level from other institutions, researcher schools etc., may also be approved upon application.

Project courses

Project courses offered by the various departments at the faculty are found below. Relevant courses at PhD-level from other institutions, researcher schools etc., may also be approved upon application.

Learning outcomes

Programme learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

The candidate

K1 is at the forefront of knowledge within the relevant study specialization and has mastered the scientific theory, research questions and methods relating to the relevant subject area

K2 is at the forefront of knowledge within a chosen specialist discipline within the field

K3 can evaluate the suitability and application of different methods and processes in research and scholarly development projects

K4 can contribute to the development of new knowledge and theories, methods, interpretations, and forms of documentation in the field

Skills:

The candidate

S1 can formulate problems, plan, and carry out research and scholarly development work

S2 can carry out research and scholarly development work of high international standard

S3 can handle complex academic issues and challenge established knowledge and practices in the field of the relevant study specialization

General competencies:

The candidate

G1 can identify relevant ethical issues and practice her or his research with scholarly integrity according to established standards and practice

G2 can manage complex interdisciplinary assignments and projects

G3 can communicate research and development work through recognized Norwegian and international channels

G4 can participate in debates in the field in international forums

G5 can assess the need for, initiate and practice innovation

Career prospects

Qualifications and career opportunities

The rigerous journey of pursuing a PhD equips individuals with a unique set of qualifications that extend far beyond academia. With their specialized knowledge and expertise, PhD holders possess the ability to make a significant impact in various sectors in the society. Qualifications acquired through this degree span from expertise in research and analysis, problem solving and critical thinking, to potential strong communication, collaboration and teamwork skills. In finishing a PhD, one also acquires adaptability and resilience skills, which are well-suited for dynamic work settings. By obtaining a PhD, the academic research path opens for postdoc, researcher and faculty-positions at universities and research institutions. PhDs are also in demand across various high-level industries, and in some areas of the public sector, for research and development positions – a PhD is not just an academic milestone – it’s a gateway to diverse and fulfilling career paths.

Course assessment

The schemes for quality assurance and evaluation of studies are stipulated in the Quality System for Education.

Study plan and courses

  • Compulsory courses

  • Technology and Science - PhD

    • Information technology, mathemathics and physics

      • Study course

        • FYS902: Frontier Quantum Theory

          Year 1, semester 1

          Frontier Quantum Theory (FYS902)

          Study points: 10

        • FYS903: Advanced Methods in Materials Physics

          Year 1, semester 1

          Advanced Methods in Materials Physics (FYS903)

          Study points: 10

        • MAF900: Mathematical Physics and Gravity

          Year 1, semester 1

          Mathematical Physics and Gravity (MAF900)

          Study points: 10

        • MAT903: Mathematical analysis III

          Year 1, semester 1

          Mathematical analysis III (MAT903)

          Study points: 10

        • MAT910: Topics in Algebraic Geometry

          Year 1, semester 1

          Topics in Algebraic Geometry (MAT910)

          Study points: 10

        • STA903: General statistical methods

          Year 1, semester 1

          General statistical methods (STA903)

          Study points: 10

      • Project course

        • FYS901: PhD Project Course in Physics

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Physics (FYS901)

          Study points: 10

        • MAT902: PhD Project course in Mathematics

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Mathematics (MAT902)

          Study points: 10

    • Risk Management and Societal Safety

      • Study course

        • BYG905: Foundational Issues in City and Regional Planning

          Year 1, semester 1

          Foundational Issues in City and Regional Planning (BYG905)

          Study points: 10

        • IND905: Econometric Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Econometric Analysis (IND905)

          Study points: 10

        • RIS900: Foundational Issues in Risk Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Foundational Issues in Risk Analysis (RIS900)

          Study points: 10

        • SAM910: Foundational issues in societal safety and emergency management

          Year 1, semester 1

          Foundational issues in societal safety and emergency management (SAM910)

          Study points: 10

        • SAM915: Theories and Methodologies in Societal Safety

          Year 1, semester 1

          Theories and Methodologies in Societal Safety (SAM915)

          Study points: 5

        • SAM920: Advanced theories and methodologies in societal safety

          Year 1, semester 1

          Advanced theories and methodologies in societal safety (SAM920)

          Study points: 5

      • Project courses

        • BYG900: PhD Project course in Urban Planning

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Urban Planning (BYG900)

          Study points: 10

        • IND900: PhD Project course in Industrial Economics

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Industrial Economics (IND900)

          Study points: 10

        • RIS905: PhD Project course in Risk Management

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Risk Management (RIS905)

          Study points: 10

        • SAM900: PhD Project course in Societal Safety

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Societal Safety (SAM900)

          Study points: 10

    • Information technology, mathemathics and physics

      • Study course

        • DAT912: Formal Methods for Specifying Systems

          Year 1, semester 1

          Formal Methods for Specifying Systems (DAT912)

          Study points: 10

        • DAT940: Study course in Computer Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Study course in Computer Technology (DAT940)

          Study points: 10

        • ELE922: Biomedical Data Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Biomedical Data Analysis (ELE922)

          Study points: 10

        • ELE923: Study Courses in Electrical Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Study Courses in Electrical Technology (ELE923)

          Study points: 10

      • Project course

        • DAT930: PhD Project in Computer Science

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project in Computer Science (DAT930)

          Study points: 10

        • ELE920: PhD Project in Cybernetics and Signal Processing

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project in Cybernetics and Signal Processing (ELE920)

          Study points: 10

    • Offshore Technology, Mechanical and Structural Engineering

      • Study courses

        • BYG910: Selected Topics in Civil and Structural Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Selected Topics in Civil and Structural Engineering (BYG910)

          Study points: 10

        • MSK900: Advanced Mechanical Design and Simulation

          Year 1, semester 1

          Advanced Mechanical Design and Simulation (MSK900)

          Study points: 10

        • MSK910: Advanced Topics in Computational Methods

          Year 1, semester 1

          Advanced Topics in Computational Methods (MSK910)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF900: Environmental Loads on Structures

          Year 1, semester 1

          Environmental Loads on Structures (OFF900)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF910: Selected Topics in Industrial Asset Management

          Year 1, semester 1

          Selected Topics in Industrial Asset Management (OFF910)

          Study points: 10

      • Project courses

        • OFF905: PhD Project Course in Civil and Offshore Structural Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Civil and Offshore Structural Engineering (OFF905)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF915: PhD Project Course in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (OFF915)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF920: PhD Project Course in Industrial Asset Management

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Industrial Asset Management (OFF920)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF925: PhD Project Course in Marine and Subsea Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Marine and Subsea Technology (OFF925)

          Study points: 10

    • Energy Engineering and Geoscience

      • Study course

      • Project course

        • PET928: Project Course in Drilling and Well Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Drilling and Well Engineering (PET928)

          Study points: 10

        • PET930: Project Course in Reservoir Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Reservoir Technology (PET930)

          Study points: 10

        • PET931: Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering (PET931)

          Study points: 10

        • PET932: Project Course in Energy Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Energy Technology (PET932)

          Study points: 10

    • Chemistry and biological science

      • Study courses

        • BIO904: Selected Topics in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry

          Year 1, semester 1

          Selected Topics in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry (BIO904)

          Study points: 10

        • BIO911: Plant Photosynthesis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Plant Photosynthesis (BIO911)

          Study points: 4

        • MLJ903: Applied Instrumental Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Applied Instrumental Analysis (MLJ903)

          Study points: 10

        • TN907: Statistical Methods in Medical Research 1

          Year 1, semester 1

          Statistical Methods in Medical Research 1 (TN907)

          Study points: 5

        • TN908: Statistical Methods in Medical Research 2

          Year 1, semester 1

          Statistical Methods in Medical Research 2 (TN908)

          Study points: 5

      • Project courses

        • BIO905: PhD Project Course in Biological Chemistry

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Biological Chemistry (BIO905)

          Study points: 10

        • MLJ906: PhD Project Course in Environmental Science and Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Environmental Science and Technology (MLJ906)

          Study points: 10

        • MLJ907: PhD Project Course in Chemistry

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Chemistry (MLJ907)

          Study points: 10

    • Energy Engineering and Geoscience

      • Study courses

      • Project courses

        • GEO907: Project Course in Petroleum Geology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Petroleum Geology (GEO907)

          Study points: 10

        • PET930: Project Course in Reservoir Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Reservoir Technology (PET930)

          Study points: 10

        • PET931: Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering (PET931)

          Study points: 10

        • PET932: Project Course in Energy Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Energy Technology (PET932)

          Study points: 10

  • Compulsory courses

  • Technology and Science - PhD

    • Information technology, mathemathics and physics

      • Study course

        • FYS902: Frontier Quantum Theory

          Year 1, semester 1

          Frontier Quantum Theory (FYS902)

          Study points: 10

        • FYS903: Advanced Methods in Materials Physics

          Year 1, semester 1

          Advanced Methods in Materials Physics (FYS903)

          Study points: 10

        • MAF900: Mathematical Physics and Gravity

          Year 1, semester 1

          Mathematical Physics and Gravity (MAF900)

          Study points: 10

        • MAT903: Mathematical analysis III

          Year 1, semester 1

          Mathematical analysis III (MAT903)

          Study points: 10

        • MAT910: Topics in Algebraic Geometry

          Year 1, semester 1

          Topics in Algebraic Geometry (MAT910)

          Study points: 10

        • STA903: General statistical methods

          Year 1, semester 1

          General statistical methods (STA903)

          Study points: 10

      • Project course

        • FYS901: PhD Project Course in Physics

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Physics (FYS901)

          Study points: 10

        • MAT902: PhD Project course in Mathematics

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Mathematics (MAT902)

          Study points: 10

    • Risk Management and Societal Safety

      • Study course

        • BYG905: Foundational Issues in City and Regional Planning

          Year 1, semester 1

          Foundational Issues in City and Regional Planning (BYG905)

          Study points: 10

        • IND905: Econometric Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Econometric Analysis (IND905)

          Study points: 10

        • RIS900: Foundational Issues in Risk Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Foundational Issues in Risk Analysis (RIS900)

          Study points: 10

        • SAM910: Foundational issues in societal safety and emergency management

          Year 1, semester 1

          Foundational issues in societal safety and emergency management (SAM910)

          Study points: 10

        • SAM915: Theories and Methodologies in Societal Safety

          Year 1, semester 1

          Theories and Methodologies in Societal Safety (SAM915)

          Study points: 5

        • SAM920: Advanced theories and methodologies in societal safety

          Year 1, semester 1

          Advanced theories and methodologies in societal safety (SAM920)

          Study points: 5

      • Project courses

        • BYG900: PhD Project course in Urban Planning

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Urban Planning (BYG900)

          Study points: 10

        • IND900: PhD Project course in Industrial Economics

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Industrial Economics (IND900)

          Study points: 10

        • RIS905: PhD Project course in Risk Management

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Risk Management (RIS905)

          Study points: 10

        • SAM900: PhD Project course in Societal Safety

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project course in Societal Safety (SAM900)

          Study points: 10

    • Information technology, mathemathics and physics

      • Study course

        • DAT912: Formal Methods for Specifying Systems

          Year 1, semester 1

          Formal Methods for Specifying Systems (DAT912)

          Study points: 10

        • DAT940: Study course in Computer Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Study course in Computer Technology (DAT940)

          Study points: 10

        • ELE922: Biomedical Data Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Biomedical Data Analysis (ELE922)

          Study points: 10

        • ELE923: Study Courses in Electrical Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Study Courses in Electrical Technology (ELE923)

          Study points: 10

      • Project course

        • DAT930: PhD Project in Computer Science

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project in Computer Science (DAT930)

          Study points: 10

        • ELE920: PhD Project in Cybernetics and Signal Processing

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project in Cybernetics and Signal Processing (ELE920)

          Study points: 10

    • Offshore Technology, Mechanical and Structural Engineering

      • Study courses

        • BYG910: Selected Topics in Civil and Structural Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Selected Topics in Civil and Structural Engineering (BYG910)

          Study points: 10

        • MSK900: Selected topics in mechanical engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Selected topics in mechanical engineering (MSK900)

          Study points: 10

        • MSK910: Advanced Topics in Computational Methods

          Year 1, semester 1

          Advanced Topics in Computational Methods (MSK910)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF900: Environmental Loads on Structures

          Year 1, semester 1

          Environmental Loads on Structures (OFF900)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF910: Selected Topics in Industrial Asset Management

          Year 1, semester 1

          Selected Topics in Industrial Asset Management (OFF910)

          Study points: 10

      • Project courses

        • OFF905: PhD Project Course in Civil and Offshore Structural Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Civil and Offshore Structural Engineering (OFF905)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF915: PhD Project Course in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (OFF915)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF920: PhD Project Course in Industrial Asset Management

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Industrial Asset Management (OFF920)

          Study points: 10

        • OFF925: PhD Project Course in Marine and Subsea Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Marine and Subsea Technology (OFF925)

          Study points: 10

    • Energy Engineering and Geoscience

      • Study course

      • Project course

        • PET928: Project Course in Drilling and Well Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Drilling and Well Engineering (PET928)

          Study points: 10

        • PET930: Project Course in Reservoir Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Reservoir Technology (PET930)

          Study points: 10

        • PET931: Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering (PET931)

          Study points: 10

        • PET932: Project Course in Energy Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Energy Technology (PET932)

          Study points: 10

    • Chemistry and biological science

      • Study courses

        • BIO904: Selected Topics in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry

          Year 1, semester 1

          Selected Topics in Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry (BIO904)

          Study points: 10

        • BIO911: Plant Photosynthesis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Plant Photosynthesis (BIO911)

          Study points: 4

        • MLJ903: Applied Instrumental Analysis

          Year 1, semester 1

          Applied Instrumental Analysis (MLJ903)

          Study points: 10

        • TN907: Statistical Methods in Medical Research 1

          Year 1, semester 1

          Statistical Methods in Medical Research 1 (TN907)

          Study points: 5

        • TN908: Statistical Methods in Medical Research 2

          Year 1, semester 1

          Statistical Methods in Medical Research 2 (TN908)

          Study points: 5

      • Project courses

        • BIO905: PhD Project Course in Biological Chemistry

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Biological Chemistry (BIO905)

          Study points: 10

        • MLJ906: PhD Project Course in Environmental Science and Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Environmental Science and Technology (MLJ906)

          Study points: 10

        • MLJ907: PhD Project Course in Chemistry

          Year 1, semester 1

          PhD Project Course in Chemistry (MLJ907)

          Study points: 10

    • Energy Engineering and Geoscience

      • Study courses

      • Project courses

        • GEO907: Project Course in Petroleum Geology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Petroleum Geology (GEO907)

          Study points: 10

        • PET930: Project Course in Reservoir Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Reservoir Technology (PET930)

          Study points: 10

        • PET931: Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering

          Year 1, semester 1

          Specialised Project in Petroleum Engineering (PET931)

          Study points: 10

        • PET932: Project Course in Energy Technology

          Year 1, semester 1

          Project Course in Energy Technology (PET932)

          Study points: 10

Student exchange

Research stay abroad

The candidate can spend three months of study time at a recognised foreign educational or research institution where it is possible to work with the research question in the thesis. A stay at an equivalent Norwegian educational or research institution may replace a research stay abroad if this is deemed to be academically relevant.

Contact information

Contact

phdtn@uis.no