Overview

The interdisciplinary program at Hannover Medical School integrates all scientific and technological disciplines that are relevant for molecular medicine. At the same time the MD/PhD program Molecular Medicine is integrated in the Graduate School of Excellence HBRS - Hannover Biomedical Research School.

Learning outcomes

Students enrolled in the program thus profit from extensive experience in two different though complementary areas: they are part of a lively and diverse scientific community in molecular medicine as well as integrated into a graduate school hosting a diversity of different programs with long years of experience in teaching graduate students from a large variety of backgrounds.

Each year up to 20 students from all over the world are accepted into the program. Students who hold a M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Life or Natural Sciences are welcome to apply. Besides a good command of English applicants should have a strong interest in regenerative sciences and approximately 6 months of research experience.

Accreditation

Fully accreditated in 2009 as the first PhD program in Germany according to European standards (ECTS), the Hannover Biomedical Research School features an interdisciplinary curriculum leading to a PhD thesis after 3 years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Immunology & Infection

Molecular & Cell Biology

Hematology & Oncology

Biochemistry & Structural Biology

Genetics

Stem Cell Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine View 27 other PhDs in Medicine in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Medicine graduates and students of biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, immunology or other life sciences with a diploma, Staatsexamen or master of sciences are admissable if they are preferably younger than 32.

(in exceptional cases we accept older students and excellent students having a Bachelor of Honours/4-year Bachelor).

Fluency in English is a basic requirement and can be proven with tests (TOEFL, IELTS etc.), statement that you are a native speaker, had English for at least 7 years at school or studies done in English. In the absense of these your fluency will be assessed in a personal interview.

Tuition Fee

Students receive a stipend paid for by the program and the other half is paid by the research group. All students accepted receive approximately €1500 per month

Living costs for Hannover

740 - 1117 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

All students are fully funded: Salary or Stipend

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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