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18 PhD programmes in Medicine & Health in Netherlands
Behavioral and Movement Sciences
The Faculty of Behavioral and Movement Sciences (FGB) of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is unique within the broad domain of behaviour and health due to the combination of the disciplines of psychology, education and movement sciences.
Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences
PhD candidates at Leiden University carry out a Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences programme of independent research and additional limited) course work, culminating in production of a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.
Oral Regenerative Medicine
Within this Oral Regenerative Medicine programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, our scientists conduct research on the biological processes related to: the adaptability (adaptation) and recovery of bone; the supporting tissue around the teeth (periodontium); and the biocompatibility of materials used by the dentist to restore dental function.
Oral Infections and Inflammation
To find out what causes oral diseases, our scientists in this Oral Infections and Inflammation programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are looking at specific bacteria in dental plaque, host factors and various individual responses to the inflammation.
Health and Wellbeing
The overall aim of Health and Wellbeing research at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is to contribute to faster and more accurate diagnostics, advanced therapy, improved health-related quality of life, and better prevention, care and cure, at reduced cost.
Cardiovascular Research
Within the context of the PhD programme Cardiovascular Research, the research at Utrecht University is focused on a selected number of cardiac (e.g. cardiomyopathies, myocardial infarction, heart failure) and vascular diseases (e.g. atherosclerosis, aneurysms, stroke).
Clinical and Translational Oncology
Cancer is the major cause of disease-related mortality and cancer incidence rates continue to increase. We offer a Clinical and Translational Oncology degree at the Utrecht University.
Epidemiology
The Epidemiology degree at Utrecht University is the scientific discipline that studies patterns in space and time in the aetiology, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in populations, and identifies factors that contribute to or influence these phenomena.
Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology
Fundamental developmental processes are frequently affected in human disease. Many of the important genes and mechanisms controlling development also regulate adult physiology, and deregulation of these processes may result in pathological conditions. We offer a Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology degree at the Utrecht University.
Human-Centered Design
Human-Centered Design at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) holds vital potential for addressing some of today’s most pressing global issues, such as climate change, health pandemics, and social inequality.
Dentistry
There are about 150 researchers working on their Dentistry PhD research at ACTA at the University of Amsterdam. PhD-students at ACTA can be employees or guest researchers.
Health Sciences
The mission of this Health Sciences programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is to enhance public health and wellbeing through cutting-edge research and education.
Medicine
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) is the medical faculty of Leiden University. It is a modern centre for research, education and patient care with a strong scientific orientation. We offer a phd degree in Medicine at the Leiden University.
Medicine
Erasmus MC Graduate School at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the organization within Erasmus MC that educates and prepares Medicine PhD candidates to become world-class scientists.
Medical Imaging
The PhD programme Medical Imaging is hosted by the Imaging Division, which is part of the Imaging & Oncology Division of Utrecht University.
Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam conducts internationally renowned research and provides inspiring teaching.
Regenerative Medicine
The PhD Programme in Regenerative Medicine (RMUtrecht) at the Utrecht University is interdisciplinary and cross-faculty. It is organized by Utrecht University, together with the University Medical Center Utrecht and Hubrecht Institute.
Health and Welfare
Have you completed your master’s degree and are you working, for example as a researcher, but want to carry on studying? Then the Health and Welfare professional doctorate programme offered at the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht may be for you.