Health Behaviour and Wellbeing-PhD at Tallinn University

What the program is

The Health Behaviour and Wellbeing PhD at Tallinn University is an interdisciplinary doctoral programme focused on health awareness, work ability, wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and the relationship between health, behaviour, and environmental factors. The programme develops independent research skills and prepares graduates for careers as researchers, lecturers, and experts in higher education, research and development, healthcare, government, and the private sector.

Admission and study information

The programme lasts 4 years and is offered in English and Estonian. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a field related to health and wellbeing or higher medical education, have a clear doctoral thesis plan, and have a prospective supervisor. Admission requires a CV, a draft doctoral dissertation of up to five A4 pages approved and signed by the applicant and recommender, and a motivation letter. The required English level is B2. For the 2026/2027 academic year, the source lists 1 PhD junior researcher position and 1 PhD student position, with additional junior researcher positions distributed by the admission board.