Overview

About the programme

Research at the Institute of Medicine spans major areas, from molecules and cells to individuals and society. We conduct research in several major common diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, obesity and rheumatism. Other important areas are allergies, pulmonary medicine, and community medicine and public health.

Are you a researcher wishing to move on to the next stage of your career? We offer outstanding research environments in which you can develop your skills. Work under way at the Institute includes preclinical research in a laboratory environment, clinical research and studies at population level.

The University of Gothenburg cooperates closely with health care providers, has a large international network of contacts and is also connected with Core Facilities that provide advanced technical infrastructure and skills for every researcher.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Osteoporosis
Diabetes and endocrinology
Gastroenterology and hepatology
Cardiovascular diseases
Diet and nutrition
Intestinal bacteria
Community medicine and public health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine View 17 other PhDs in Medicine in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

A person meets the general entry requirements if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Göteborg

7552 - 13932 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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