Overview
The Life Sciences Education programme at Utrecht University is dedicated to prepare and support (care)professionals in (bio)medical sciences and health professions education (HPE) for providing outstanding (bio)medical quality and safety in collaboration with patients and other stakeholders in the complex environment of health.
Features
- The programme aim is linked to quality and innovations in education at all academic levels as well as continuous education of professionals by translating research to learning.
- The program encloses several interconnected themes on research of learning in the Life Sciences from a multidisciplinary perspective, e.g.: diversity and inclusion, interprofessional learning and feedback, teachers’ professional development, continuous education, participation of patients in education, digital tools in education, translational science, and more.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The programme is dedicated to provide an open community in supporting PhD candidates in education in science, (bio)medical education, or veterinary education.
- The programme provides outstanding quality and a safe community in which PhD candidates collaborate with each other, with patients, and with other stakeholders in the complex environment of life sciences.
- The programme has a collaboration with the UMCU-UCSF doctoral training programme external link and provides a unique opportunity for PhD candidates to build a multidisciplinary and international network of peers.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
A PhD trajectory starts at any point throughout the year. Visit the university’s vacancies page.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology View 9 other PhDs in Biology in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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 PhD candidate is appointed at the Faculty of Science, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine.
- The PhD topic, or a part of it, is related to education in science, (bio)medical education, or veterinary education. The Executive Programme Committee relies on the judgment of the (daily) supervisor.
- Proficiency in English.
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
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 Life Sciences Education.
Available Scholarships
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