Curriculum

Doctoral Program “Biomedicine and Health”

The doctoral program “Biomedicine and Health” represents the third cycle of studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, aligned with European standards of higher education. The program is designed to develop research competencies in the fields of basic and clinical medical sciences, public health, and related disciplines.

The program lasts three years (six semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits, of which 60 ECTS are allocated to organized coursework and 120 ECTS to work on the doctoral dissertation. Classes are held in the afternoon to accommodate students who are employed. tri godine (šest semestara) i nosi 180 ECTS bodova, od čega 60 ECTS otpada na organiziranu nastavu, a 120 ECTS na rad na doktorskoj disertaciji. Nastava se organizira u poslijepodnevnim satima kako bi se omogućilo studiranje uz rad.

Curriculum

As part of the organized coursework, students attend mandatory courses from the module “Fundamentals of Scientific Research,” worth a total of 40 ECTS credits. These courses cover topics such as research methodology, biostatistics, scientific writing, and principles of evidence-based medicine.

In addition, students choose elective courses from one or more of the following modules: Experimental Biomedicine, Clinical Biomedicine, and Public Health, earning an additional 20 ECTS credits. This allows for the individualization of the study program according to each candidate’s research interests.

Research Work and Dissertation

Work on the doctoral dissertation includes independent research under mentorship, participation in scientific projects, research stays at scientific institutions, and publication of scientific papers. The dissertation may be completed through the traditional format or via the “by publication” model. „publikacijom do disertacije“.

Enrollment and Call for Applications

The call for applications is published once a year, and the program begins with the new academic year. The admission process includes an evaluation of the candidate’s scientific activity and an interview—there is no entrance exam. The program is open to candidates from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad who have completed an integrated medical study program or another related program (minimum 360 ECTS credits).

Chair of the Doctoral Studies Council:

Prof. dr. Zlatan Zvizdić
zlatan.zvizdic@mf.unsa.ba

Doctoral Program Curricula “Biomedicine and Health” 

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