100 PhD programmes in Biomedical Science in Europe

The Graduate School of Heath Sciences at Koc University offers this 4-year PhD program in Reproductive Medicine, which aims to provide modern up-to-date biological research in the field of reproductive sciences at molecular and cellular levels in an inspiring, challenging and vibrant research atmosphere.

The Auditory Sciences program at Hannover Medical School has been developed within the framework of the Joint Research Academy of the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all. It is one of the PhD Programs of the Hannover Biomedical Research School, integrated into the Hannover School of Medicine (MHH).

Throughout the Doctor of Medicine MD course from The University of Exeter, you will be part of a thriving community, benefiting from quality research-led teaching and supervision, as well as access to outstanding facilities. 

The Basic and Medical Biosciences Research programme offered by King's College London investigates biological mechanisms underlying health and disease through experimental, translational, and technology-driven biomedical research.

In the Biomedical Sciences programme from University of Aberdeen, we offer cutting edge translational research addressing global health challenges, aimed at understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of how the human body functions, how these change during disease and infection and how this may be used to predict, identify and treat disease. 

The Pharmaceutical Biosciences programme offered by Uppsala University develops advanced research expertise in the discovery, development, and use of pharmaceutical substances across the drug lifecycle.

The Reproduction and Developmental Sciences programme offered by University of Trieste develops expertise in precision healthcare, therapeutic innovation, and translational medicine.

The Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in molecular life sciences and translational biomedical research.

Initiated about 20 years ago, the PhD Program in Biomedical  Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate program, providing rigorous training in modern cell and molecular biology. The University of Cyprus provide a highly interdisciplinary and intensely collaborative training environment.

The Haematology course from the University of Cambridge is located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Research in the department falls into three main areas with major relevance for human disease: The Haematopoiesis and Blood Cancer Group, the Structural Medicine and Thrombosis Group, and the Transfusion Medicine Group.

Infection, Immunity and Inflammation research at University of Glasgow includes cytokine and chemokine biology, immune cell signalling, advanced imaging technologies, and cellular & gut immunology. 

This four-year Genomic Medicine and Statistics DPhil programme at University of Oxford aims to train and nurture future leaders in the application of genomics to advance human health. 

The Cancer Science (Biological) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based four-year course offering interdisciplinary training in cancer biology, immuno-oncology, big data, early detection, and novel therapeutics, with lab rotations and a final project.

The Cardiovascular Science (Vascular Contributions to Dementia) programme offered by University of Oxford is for graduates who want to undertake advanced research into cardiovascular disease in Oxford.

An integrated PhD pathway combining cutting-edge AI with deep expertise in biomedical data and real-world translation, delivered within a globally leading research environment. Designed for ambitious candidates from diverse backgrounds, it prepares future leaders across academia, healthcare, and the life sciences industry. The Biomedical AI programme is offered at University of Warwick.

The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. This Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences PhD in is offered at the University of Strathclyde.

The main aim of the Biomedicine programme of the Pompeu Fabra University is to train students to produce a doctoral thesis in the field of health and life sciences.

The postgraduate research students of the Biomedical Sciences (Postgraduate Research) programme at the University of Wolverhampton are encouraged to present their research to University academics and fellow PhD students at colloquia within the Wolverhampton School of Sciences, which provide an encouraging and friendly environment for students to sharpen their research and presentation skills.

The University of Freiburg offers a dynamic interdisciplinary training Biology and Medicine program that prepares students for future scientific challenges.

The PhD Biomedical Ethics and Law - Medical Track at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology is designed for PhD applicants interested in focusing on biomedical ethics and the interface between ethics, health law and human rights.