Postgraduate PhD course is the first stage of post-graduate education, the purpose of which is to prepare a thesis for the PhD degree. After graduating the student is awarded a scientific qualification «Researcher». The term of study depends on the form of training: full-time - 3 years, by correspondence – 4-5 years.
Doctoral course is the second stage of post-graduate education, the purpose of which is to prepare a thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science. The term of study is 3 years for full-time and 5 years for correspondence course.
Post-graduate education includes over 40 specialties of medical and biological profile. More than 20 PhD degrees and 3-5 degrees of Doctor of Science are awarded annually.
Those who are going to enter the post-graduate course should:
- have a university degree;
- provide scientific publications (if any), papers on participation in research and innovative projects, conferences, etc.;
- pass PhD examinations and credits in general subjects before entering the post-graduate course;
- have practical work experience of at least two years in positions requiring higher education (for correspondence course only).
Graduate School Department
For those entering the Graduate school by correspondence and for PhD degree-seeking external applicants 2-year work experience in the positions requiring higher education is mandatory.
Head
Irina Pererezko
Address: Minsk, 220116, Dzerzhinski Ave., 83, main building, room # 109.
e-mail: asp@bsmu.by
Phone: + 375 17 277-11-75