Overview
What you'll study
The Medical Informatics, Biostatistics and Complex Systems programme is offered by The Medical University of Vienna
The fields of activities range from:- development of new concepts in medical informatics, biostatistics and the science of complex systems
- development of new methods and technologies
- modelling as a major branch of research (database-modeling, complex systems modelling, in silico molecular models, interaction network models, pharmaco-kinetic models, models of cellular mechanisms and transports, decision models in artificial intelligence) or fundamental research by itself.
Focal points of research at the CeMSIIS (Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics and Intelligent Systems) and applications for grants shall be devised to serve the above activities.This PhD Program shall enhance the visibility of cutting edge methodology and technology.
MedUni Vienna offers fully-funded doctoral studies in interdisciplinary programs, including Medical Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Immunology, Neurosciences, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Malignant Diseases, (RNA, vascular, infectious) Biology, Molecular Signalling or Mechanisms of Cell Biology, Cellular Homeostasis, Public Health and Medical Informatics. Research activities range from basic to clinical research. The University offers state-of-the-art research facilities and is directly linked to one of the largest hospitals in Europe.
Career Outlook
Completion of a Ph.D. program gives you the opportunity to work in a wide variety of areas, including:
- Medical research
- Project management
- Science journalism
- Professorship and teaching
- Consultation to public administration, NGOs and industry
- Marketing and Sales
- Innovation and product development
- Quality management
- Funding
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Basic Course
- Propaedeutics / Propedeutics
- Thesis seminar
- Journal Club
- YSA-Symposium
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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- Applications may take place at any time. Please submit the application for admission at least 10 days in prior to the deadlines of the enrolment periods.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Informatics Bioinformatics & BiostatisticsAcademic 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
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
- The basic requirement for admission to a doctorate at MedUni Vienna is the commitment of a Ph.D. supervisor to support you in your studies.
- Supervisors have the possibility to advertise their open Ph.D. positions on our Ph.D. opportunities website or through their own channels. You can apply for these Ph.D. positions online in our application portal within the application deadline. Open Ph.D. calls will take place twice a year. More information about the online application process and currently open Ph.D. positions can be found here.
- If there is currently no online application open for your preferred Ph.D. program or project, you have the possibility to send an initiative application to your preferred supervisor via email.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.
All students must pay Students Union fees of € 22.70. A tuition fee of €363.36 per semester will apply if exceeding the minimum study time ( +2 semester).
Living costs for Vienna
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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