PhD Programme: Infection Biology (ZIB)

International PhD programme in Infection Biology investigating host-pathogen interactions using immunology, cell biology and molecular biology tools. Three-year programme with theoretical training and research.

Academic requirements

Master's degree, German Diploma ("Diplom") or Dr med

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

Excellent English: TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based) or equivalent. Fluency in English required, proven by tests, native speaker status, or previous instruction.

Accepted bachelor fields

Master's degree, German Diploma ("Diplom") or Dr med. Students with a Master, diploma in life sciences, or medical degree (Staatsexamen, MBBS) are welcome.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

400 EUR per semester

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 400 EUR per semester

• 1

  Master's in Biochemistry (Molecular Life Sciences or Molecular Oncology)

  Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

  Würzburg · Master of Science · English

• 2

  Translational Medical Research

  Heidelberg University

  Mannheim · Master of Science · English

• 3

  Protein Chemistry, Master of Science

  Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

  Würzburg · Master of Science · English

• 4

  Winter School in Biomedical Sciences

  University of Freiburg

  Freiburg im Breisgau · Diploma of Advanced Studies in "Biomedical Sciences" (DAS) · English, German

• 5

  Precision Medicine Diagnostics (PMD)

  Furtwangen University

  Villingen-Schwenningen · Master of Science · English