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See the degree grade →A research-focused doctoral programme training students to carry out independent, internationally competitive research on suicidal behaviour and related aspects of mental health. Suited to candidates aiming for academic or high-level research roles who want to deepen theoretical and methodological expertise and connect suicidology with other scientific fields.
Students undertake original research while deepening theoretical and methodological knowledge relevant to suicidology and mental health. The curriculum offers a high degree of elective choice aligned to each doctoral candidate's research interests and includes a wide range of specialised courses. Through the programme students develop critical thinking, innovation, and the capacity to integrate suicidology with other scientific disciplines.
Specific entry conditions are published by the university; the programme page lists admission information and procedures. Instruction is available in both Slovenian and English.
Graduates are prepared for independent scientific research and for leading demanding research projects. The programme trains candidates to recognise and investigate complex social problems related to suicide, to transfer research findings into practice, and to operate according to professional and research ethics—pathways suited to academic, research institute, policy or applied mental-health roles.
The programme page references admission and funding information; prospective applicants should consult the university's doctoral admissions and scholarships pages for current possibilities and funding mechanisms.
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