Overview

About the program

The PhD theme clusters develop a structured training programme for the Professional Skills and Transferable Skills area in agreement with the respective other PhD theme clusters and the Medical Research School.

All content matters are discussed at the cluster meetings, e.g. planning and further development of the training programme, collaboration with other PhD theme clusters, etc. This Medical Sciences programme is offered at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.

Programme Structure

The PhD programme comprises PhD theme clusters with a different content focus:

Molecular Medicine
Diagnosis and Therapy of Diseases
Health and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To receive a PhD in Medical Sciences you

need to hold a Master's degree in Life Sciences and
have graduated with the final grade 2,0 or lower (ECTS B / Top 25% of you class).

You should have an interest in basic medical research and ideally be able to concentrate fully on your PhD.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

social contribution fee: €321 per semester

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Germany

996 - 1318 EUR / month

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

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Funding

Scholarships Information

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