Call for applications for enrolment of students into the three-years (six semesters) postgraduate university studies pursing the academic degree of a doctor of science in 2016/2017 academic year

The postgraduate university programme leading to obtaining the academic degree of a doctor of science is a three-year programme. The programme consists of methodological and topical courses, and also extracurricular scientific practice, pursuant to the prescribed points system. Teaching is planned to start in winter term of 2016/2017 academic year. The academic degree of a doctor of science (dr.sc.) is awarded upon completion of studies. Total tuition cost is 54,000.00 Kuna.

Admission criteria:

• completed studies in dental medicine/ stomatology or any other university graduate studies in the field of biomedicine
• students enrolled in other doctoral programmes may take individual courses, as recommended by their respected mentor
• graduate study grades: average grade of more than 3.50 for part-time students, and 4.00 for full-time students
• two letters of recommendation from research and teaching staff
• knowledge of the English language

Application and necessary documentation:

• application (form available on www.sfzg.hr),
• citizenship certificate or proof of citizenship (for foreign citizens),
• birth certificate,
• diploma or notarized copy of a diploma attesting to completion of studies in the field of biomedical disciplines,
• notarized grades' transcript of graduate studies,
• notarized copy of a diploma attesting to obtained degree of a master of science (if the applicant is mr.sc.),
• certified excerpt from the student grade book (indeks) for postgraduate studies with grades obtained in all subjects (if the applicant is mr.sc.),
• resume,
• list of published scientific and professional articles (a confirmation from the Dental School or University Library should be submitted for CC citation index),
• proof of knowledge of the English language,
• letters of recommendation
• application fee in the amount of 400.00 Kuna, payable to the School bank account, IBAN (recipient's account): HR 7423600001101235285, (no entry necessary in the model of payment section, and in numerical identification of payment please enter: 6526422),
• payment confirmation.

An interview with applicants is a mandatory part of the admissions procedure, and shall be held following an e-mail invitation.

The programme is delivered both in the Croatian and English languages. Further information may be obtained from the Studies and life-long education Department, Petrinjska 34, 10000 Zagreb, ph. +38514807364, fax +38514807­361 or on the web site: http./www.sfzg.hr under PDS-doctoral studies.

Application deadline is September 16^th 2016, and applications are to be submitted to the School of Dental Medicine Secretariat, Petrinjska 34, 10000 Zagreb or by registered mail, with indication "Doctoral programme application" ("Prijava za upis na doktorski studij") on the envelope.