PhD Courses
USN has eight PhD programs, each offering a variety of courses that are open to external as well as internal candidates. Please contact the relevant PhD program directly.
How to apply?
- Internal candidates apply through StudentWeb.
- External candidates must fill out and submit an application form using Nettskjema along with supporting documentation. Please contact the PhD Coordinator of the relevant program for more information.
Mandatory course for all PhD candidates
Theory of Science and Research Ethics (5 ECTs)
This course addresses advanced questions concerning the theory of science and research ethics. Based on a selection of topics set out in the course plan, candidates will acquire insight into key and contemporary understandings of how science is being thought of and practised in a variety of fields (Theory of Science), combined with thoughts related to scientific research (Research Ethics). The course will enable participants to focus on relevant questions in chosen academic fields and research traditions, and on research that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
The following book will be used as a key reference during the course, and will be supplemented by a series of articles etc.
Peter Godfrey-Smith, 2021. Theory and Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Science, University of Chicago Press, Second Edition.
In addition, all candidates must become familiar with their disciplinary ethical guidelines, which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.forskningsetikk.no/en/guidelines/
Note: This course is only available for PhD Candidates from USN.
Practical information:
- Date: 10 - 14 March 2025
- Place: Raulandsakademiet
Registration opens 3 February and closes 28 February
Contact information: aina.enstad@usn.no
Elective courses for all PhD candidates
Literature Management and Scholarly Communication
Humanities, Cultural and Educational Sciences
Both courses open for applications on Jan 15, 2025.
HIU9101 Qualitative Methods. Dates: May 5 - 8, campus Notodden.
Application deadline April 21st, 2025.
HIU9102 Body-Based Practices. Dates: April 23 - 25 (on campus) and May 15 - 16 (online).
Application deadline April 8, 2025.
USN candidates should register using StudentWeb.
Ecology
No offers at the present time.
Management
Spring 2025
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Subject code |
Name |
ECTS |
|---|---|---|
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Research Methods |
2,5 |
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Innovation Management |
5 |
- USN candidates should register using studentweb
- External candidates - Application form
- If you have any questions regarding the Management courses, send us an e-mail
Teaching Schedule
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Subject |
Date |
Campus |
|---|---|---|
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MET9000 |
13.01.2025 |
Drammen |
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MET9000 |
17.01.2025 |
Drammen |
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MET9000 |
20.01.2025 |
Drammen |
|
MET9000 |
24.01.2025 |
Drammen |
|
MET9000 |
31.01.2025 |
Drammen |
|
MET9000 |
07.02.2025 |
Drammen |
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IM9000 |
06.03.2025 |
Online |
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IM9000 |
25.03.2025 |
Drammen |
|
IM9000 |
26.03.2025 |
Drammen |
|
IM9000 |
27.03.2025 |
Drammen |
|
IM9000 |
31.03.2025 |
Online |
|
IM9000 |
28.05.2025 |
Online |
Nautical Operations
Spring 2022
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Subject code |
Name |
ETCS |
|---|---|---|
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Maritime Logistics and Port Operation Management |
5 |
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Task Analysis in Maritime Socio-technical Systems |
5 |
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Decision Making and Performance Assessment |
5 |
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| PN-SYS9000 | Systems Thinking | 7,5 |
USN candidates should register using StudentWeb.
Person, Health and Society
Spring 2025
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Subject code |
Name | ECTS | Periode | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
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| PHDPC500 | Person-centred perspectives in research |
Autumn 2024
| Subject code | Name | ECTS | Periode | Application | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PHDQUAN510 |
Quantitative Methods I* Main teacher: Ragnhild Sørum Falk |
5 |
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Application deadline: 10th of September 2024 (max. number of participants: 15) |
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Mandatory* |
Person, Health and Society Main teachers: Tore Norendal Braathen |
5 |
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Application deadline: 1st of November 2024 (max. number of participants: 20) |
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USN candidates should register using Studentweb
External candidates should complete a registration form via Nettskjema
* PhD candidates have to choose one of the courses
Please note that the above dates are subject to change. Course plans for courses without dates may be revised before the course is offered again.
Process, Energy and Automation Engineering
Spring 2023
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Subject code |
Name |
ETCS |
|---|---|---|
| D0110 | Process Analytical Tehnology | 5 |
| D0218 | Modern Experimental Design | 5 |
| D0308 | Matrix Method | 5 |
| D0122 | Reflective Practices in Research Context | 7,5 |