Overview

The 3-year Infection Biology programs at Hannover Medical School, with English as the teaching language, play a pivotal role in the training of young scientists in the field of infection biology. The objective of both programs is to investigate the complex interactions between host and pathogen as well as basic research with the combined tools of immunology, cell biology and molecular biology.

Learning outcomes

20 students from across the world are accepted each year after a rigorous selection procedure.

The study program Infection Biology is supported by the Wilhelm-Hirte Foundation, by scholarships provided by Hannover Medical School and through Georg-Christoph-Lichtenberg scholarships and administrative positions by the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony. The first DEWIN-class was supported by Georg-Christoph-Lichtenberg scholarships.

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MH-Hannover) is a small (enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Laboratory Animal Science

Bio Informatics

Digital Fluorescence microscopy techniques

Flow-cytometry

Gene technology

Immunohistology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hannover, Germany

Disciplines

Biology View 36 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

The 3-year study program is aimed at university post-graduates (MSc/Diploma or equivalent) in life science fields as well as those who have graduated in human or veterinary medicine. Candidates should be highly motivated, have an active interest in the field of infection biology and have experience of laboratory work.

English is the teaching and communication language of the program, therefore excellent English skills are a basic requirement. Proficiency is to be attested by certificates (TOEFL, IELTS etc.) or a short statement showing that you are a native speaker or have carried out higher-education studies in English. Your fluency will be assessed in the interview.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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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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