PhD Programme of the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine

This structured PhD programme integrates a three-year graduate curriculum with an experimental research project in veterinary medicine and medicine. It is designed for internationally oriented young researchers working toward a Doctor of Philosophy degree in research areas such as physiology, molecular veterinary medicine, lung medicine, immunology, neurology, psychiatry, and genetics.

Academic requirements

Master's degree or equivalent degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, biology, chemistry, or similar natural science disciplines. Excellent scores in a relevant degree examination. Letter of consent from supervisor.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

The official study-requirements page states that applicants need fluency in English. The application page lists proof of English proficiency by TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a master's degree or equivalent diploma in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, biology, chemistry, or a similar scientific discipline. The official study-requirements page also states that applicants need excellent final examination results and an assigned supervisor for the research project.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 402.13 EUR for winter semester 2025/2026 according to the current official JLU semester-contribution page.

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