PhD/MD-PhD Programme – Experimental Medicine

Applications close 15 Jan · 15 Jun.

The PhD/MD-PhD programme in Experimental Medicine at the University of Tübingen offers project-oriented postgraduate education in basic and applied medical research. The primary component is an individual research project conducted over three years and submitted as a doctoral thesis. Specialised courses and seminars in small groups complement the research work, covering technical and practical modules in areas including infection medicine and microbiology, immunology, oncology, neurosciences, pharmacology, cardiology, vascular medicine, imaging technology, and biomedical engineering. A broad elective catalogue covers advanced seminars and courses in soft skills and professional skills. A distinctive feature of the programme is the possibility to obtain the double academic degree of MD and PhD. Annual interim reports are submitted to the doctoral committee, and participation in the course programme is mandatory. The programme runs over six semesters and begins in both winter and summer semesters. The programme is located at the University of Tübingen in Tübingen, Germany.