Draft program of the UET

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has presented a draft program of the Unified Entrance Test (UET) in Research Methodology for applicants to PhD programs. This exam will become a mandatory element for all those who plan to pursue a PhD. 🎓

The draft program is under public discussion until May 1, 2025. ⏰ Everyone can send their comments and suggestions to the following email address: [email protected]. 📧

The results of the discussion will be published on the official website of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine within two weeks after the end of the discussion. 📝

Let’s take a closer look at what future applicants should pay attention to. 🔍

Structure of the test 📊

The UET program includes four key sections, each of which has its own share in the overall assessment:

Science and research in the modern world (25%). 🌍
General understanding of scientific research methodology (45%). 🔬
The system of organization of scientific activity (24%). 📈
Presentation of scientific research (6%). 📣

The greatest attention is paid to the methodology of scientific research, which accounts for almost half of the entire test. ⚖️

Key topics for preparation 📋

Section 1: Science and research 🔭

The first section covers the basic concepts of science as a socio-cultural phenomenon, its features and functions. Particular attention is paid to:

Differences between science and other forms of culture. 🧩
Criteria of scientific research. ✅
Classification of sciences. 🗂️
Structural elements of science. 🏛️
Understanding of scientific research and its classification. 📊
Principles of open science. 🌐

Section 2: Methodology of scientific research 🧪

The most important section of the program focuses on the methodological aspects of research:

Understanding methodology in its broad and narrow meanings. 🔎
Differences between method and technique. 📏
Levels of methodology (philosophical, general scientific, specific scientific). 🔄
Basic methodological principles and approaches. 🧭
Levels of scientific knowledge (theoretical, empirical). 🔍
Empirical and theoretical research methods. 📐
Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis. 📊

Section 3: System of organization of scientific activity 📝

This section is devoted to the practical aspects of research organization:

Determining the relevance, purpose, objectives, object, and subject of research. 🎯
Search and processing of scientific information. 🔍
The use of artificial intelligence in research. 🤖
Methodological culture and ethics of scientific activity. 🤝
Academic integrity and responsibility for its violation. ⚖️

Section 4: Presentation of scientific research 📢

The smallest but important section on the presentation of research results:

The concept and functions of a scientific publication. 📰
Ways to publish the results of scientific work. 📣

Recommendations for preparation 💡

Given the structure of the program, future applicants should focus on:

Understanding the methodological foundations of scientific research (the largest weight in the program). 📚
Mastery of scientific terminology. 🔤
The difference between theoretical and empirical research methods. 📘
Principles of academic integrity. 🛡️
Practical aspects of organizing scientific research. 📋

Follow our updates, we are already preparing our own preparation course for the UET, but in the meantime, remember that from May 2 to May 23 you will need to register for the test! ⏳ Don’t waste your time, contact us! 📞