International Max Planck Research School – Physics and Medicine (IMPRS-PM)

The IMPRS Physics and Medicine (IMPRS-PM) at the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM) is a highly innovative graduate programme established in January 2022. It educates and trains a new generation of scientists with insight into both physics and medical research, offering MSc stipends and PhD positions in collaboration with FAU, the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL), and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (UKER). The aim is to provide excellent research conditions and a structured curriculum within an international and interdisciplinary environment.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

A very good command of English is mandatory, as English is the working language. A language test certificate is not required, but it is strongly recommended.

Accepted bachelor fields

Master's degree in physics, biology, integrated life sciences, molecular medicine or medical engineering

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

72 EUR at FAU

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 72 EUR at FAU

Graduates pursue careers in academic research, medical technology, and healthcare, with opportunities in both public and private sectors due to their interdisciplinary expertise.

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  Graduate Academy

  University of Kassel

  Kassel · PhD · German and English

• 2

  Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies (BGTS)

  Freie Universität Berlin

  Berlin · PhD · English

• 3

  Pre-Study Fulda

  Fulda University of Applied Sciences

  Fulda · Preparatory Programme · German English

• 4

  Individual Research Master (MSc)

  Leuphana University Lüneburg

  Lüneburg · Master of Science · English

• 5

  History & Philosophy of Science and Logic (HPS+Logic)

  Ruhr-Universität Bochum

  Bochum · Master of Arts · English