Admission requirements
For admission to the PhD programme, the applicant must normally have a master's degree of 120 ECTS credits. The programme is a natural extension of master's programmes (such as nursing, teacher education, sports) at Nord University, but is also an options for candidates who have a master's degree in other fields, and for studies of other professions.
For admission to a PhD in professional studies, a grade B or better weighted average of a higher degree is normally required.
See the supplementary description in §6(1) and §6(2) of the Regulations for the degree of philosophiae doctor (PhD) at Nord University , as well as supplementary guidelines for the PhD in Professional Studies for a more detailed description of the provisions for admission. After individual assessment, Nord University may approve another equivalent education as a basis for admission. Exceptions may also be granted from the requirement for a B average for applicants who, through documentation, e.g. publication of scientific articles or participation in research projects, can show basic scientific understanding and insight, reflection, independence and analytical thinking at a higher degree level.
When applying for admission, a description of the research project and documentation of full funding of the study period must be presented. Private financing such as own or family funds or the like is not normally accepted as financing. The final project description, developed in collaboration with the supervisor, including the plan for the implementation of the PhD programme (training component and independent research work) is approved by the dean of the candidate's faculty, at the recommendation of the working committee.