The Finnish Doctoral Education Network in Nursing Science coordinates doctoral courses in nursing science in co-operation with University of Eastern Finland, University of Oulu, University of Tampere, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. The international aspect of courses has been enhanced, and each course will have international scope with international researchers.Please give us feedback about a course!
Course registration usually opens two months before the course starts, and close one month before course start.
SPRING 2026
More information will eventually be provided. Detailed course descriptions can be found by clicking on the course name.
Theory development and testing, 5 ECTS
4.-5.2.2026 at University of Oulu
Professor Kristina Mikkonen
Registration: https://www.doctoralcourses.fi/oulu-courses/ (University of Oulu students: register via the Peppi system)
Global Health and Nursing, 4 ECTS
12.-13.2.2026 (Online)
University of Tampere and University of Turku
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/c7NX6jL7q4 (University of Tampere students: register via the Sisu system)
Registration is open until 30.1.2026.
Nursing Ethics
Lessons (online) 12.-13.3.2026
Seminar (onsite) 16.4.2026
University of Turku
Professor Mari Kangasniemi, Professor Riitta Suhonen
Introduction for students’ paperwork and reference lists
Registration: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/2A38F15425E47D95
Registration is open until 1.3.2026 at 23:59.
Nursing Education Research
Online learning: 30.3.-29.4.2026
Hybrid sessions: 28.-29.4.2026
University of Turku
Comprehensive JBI Systematic Review Training Program (CSR), 3+2 ECTS
April 28, 2026 – May 20, 2026
• Module I: Online session on April 28, 2026
• Module II: Contact teaching in Oulu on May 5–6, 2026
• Module III: Online session on May 19–20, 2026
University of Oulu and The Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care: A JBI Centre of Excellence/The Nursing Research Foundation
The course requires active participation.
The course language is Finnish. Study materials are in English.
Registration opens on December 1, 2025, at 7:00 AM.
The registration link will be published on the Systematic Reviews page.
AUTUMN 2026
More information will eventually be provided. Detailed course descriptions can be found by clicking on the course name.
Mixed Method Research in Nursing Science
24.-25.8.2026 lectures on-site in Turku
23.9.2026 seminar online
University of Turku & University of Eastern Finland
Professor Minna Stolt & Professor Tarja Kvist
Empowering Learning Environments in Nursing Education (ELENE)
October, Week 43
University of Turku
Docent Sanna Koskinen
Empowering Patient Education (EPE)
September–October
University of Turku
Professor Heli Virtanen