Mainz Research School of Translational Biomedicine (TransMed), International PhD Programme in Life Sciences

Structured doctoral programme in translational biomedicine that trains medical and natural-science graduates through supervised research plus a formal curriculum in scientific and transferable skills at the University Medical Center Mainz.

Academic requirements

For natural sciences graduates: Master's degree or equivalent; For medical graduates: German state examination

Minimum GPA

The reviewed official TransMed application page states that applicants need an overall grade of 'good' (2.5 or better) or equivalent in the qualifying degree.

English requirements

The reviewed official TransMed application page states that applicants must prove English proficiency. It names TOEFL iBT with at least 60 points or IELTS at level B1 as the usual reference level.

German requirements

For MD/PhD candidates (working as physicians): a good command of the German language is required.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed official TransMed application page states that natural-science applicants need a master's degree or equivalent in natural or engineering sciences, while medical applicants need the German state examination or an equivalent medical qualification.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

If enrolled at JGU Mainz as a doctoral student, EUR 349.10 per semester for Summer Semester 2026. The reviewed DAAD record notes that enrollment is recommended but not mandatory.

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: If enrolled at JGU Mainz as a doctoral student, EUR 349.10 per semester for Summer Semester 2026. The reviewed DAAD record notes that enrollment is recommended but not mandatory.

The reviewed official TransMed curriculum pages state that the programme is designed to prepare graduates for leadership in biomedical research in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, with additional postdoctoral career development support for research-group, industry, science-management, or health-administration paths.

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