Overview

The MD-PhD Medicine Program at University of Zurich enables interested and particularly qualified medical students and graduates to add to their degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry and to gain a basic natural science education which allows them to conduct regular doctoral studies at the University of Zurich’s Faculty of Science without previously attaining an MSc degree in natural science.

Features

The program serves as an entry point for medical students and graduates into the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Track I: The propaedeutic studies are entered in parallel to the medical Master studies at UZH. The doctoral dissertation is conducted after earning the medical Master degree.

Track II: Both propaedeutic studies and doctoral dissertation are conducted after attaining a medical Master degree (human medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Disciplines

Medicine View 7 other PhDs in Medicine in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Track I: Students enrolled at UZH in a medical Master’s program with at least good academic performance in their Bachelor’s studies are eligible.

The MD-PhD program begins during the Master’s phase of medical studies. In this initial phase, foundational natural science modules can be completed.

After completing the medical degree, the research phase of the MD-PhD program begins, culminating in the dissertation.

Track II: Applicants holding a university Master’s degree in Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine meet the formal admission requirements for the program. The medical degree should generally not be older than five years.

The MD-PhD program is open to students of all nationalities. Recognition of foreign degrees is the responsibility of the UZH admissions office.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

300 CHF / year

≈ 300 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

300 CHF / year

≈ 300 CHF / year

Additional Details

Surcharge for foreign students at PhD level - 100 CHF

Living costs

Zürich

Switzerland

1920 - 2572 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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