Overview

In the western world, cardiovascular diseases are still one of the most prevalent causes for morbidity and overall mortality.

Features

PhD candidates enrolled in the Cardiovascular Research programme from Utrecht University are engaged in research towards the prevention, diagnosis, molecular mechanisms, gender differences and therapeutical leads for these diseases.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Clinical Epidemiology

Clinical Trials

Data Science

Artificial Inteligence

Regenerative Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

A PhD trajectory starts at any point throughout the year. Visit the university’s vacancies page.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine View 7 other PhDs in Medicine in Netherlands

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective PhD candidates should have a MSc degree (either Dutch or a foreign equivalent) in Life Sciences (e.g. medicine, biomedical sciences, biology).

They also have to be highly motivated and capable of doing research independently but also working in a team.

The interest in cardiovascular disease should be apparent from the pre-education, e.g. through knowledge of (patho)physiology and pathology of heart and vessels obtained during Bachelor’s and Master’s studies in Life Sciences.

Tuition Fee

Unlike PhD students directly employed by the university, fellowship and external PhD students are required to pay a tuition fee.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Cardiovascular Research.

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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