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The curriculum of the PhD program in Arterial Hypertension and Vascular Biology of the University of Padua will involve general research methods training. An introductory course is held every year at the Venetian Institute of Medicine (VIMM) by the Faculty members of all PhD Courses of the University of Padua and outside experts in scientific fields. The course is focused on ‘How to do research” and covers applications of chemistry and physics to Medicine, genetics, molecular biology, statistics, ethics and social aspects.
Attendance at the research workshops and seminars held by the Faculty members and PhD students or outside speakers, mostly focused on the cardiovascular system.
Advanced coursework in the laboratories. The PhD student is educated at a variety of techniques and introduced to a wide array of inter-disciplinary and comprehensive cardiovascular disease programs.
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- Vascular biology with emphasis on the endothelium and endothelial dysfunction
- Salt and water homeostasis
- Pathophysiology of blood pressure control
- Gene and molecular investigation
- Experimental atherosclerosis
- Arterial hypertension from animal models
- Molecular and experimental pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anti-hypertensive medications
- Epidemiology and statistics applied to hypertension
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biology Medicine View 11 other PhDs in Biology in ItalyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Anyone in possession of the following, regardless of nationality, may apply to take part in the selection process:
- diploma di laurea (pre-reform regime);
- laurea specialistica/magistrale (post-reform regime);
- second-level academic qualifications awarded by AFAM (Higher Education in Art and Music) institutions
Tuition Fee
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International
2626 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2626 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
2626 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2626 EUR per year during 36 months.
- fees for developing countries: €1,003 (Science programs)
Living costs for Padua
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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