Overview

About the programme

The Bioengineering and Biomaterials programme at TU Dresden focuses on the application of nanotechnological tools to broaden our understanding of biology and medicine, as well as using the wide variety of molecular functions provided by nature’s “nanomachines” as a basis for an innovative nanobiotechnology.

The tools we use to characterize and engineer molecular-scale systems include single-molecule imaging and manipulation tools, cutting-edge technologies for the micro/nano structuring of organic/inorganic materials, and a wide range of biomolecular synthesis techniques.

Programme Structure

Research clusters include:

Biohybrid Neuroelectronics (BIONICS) Lab
Molecular transport in cell biology and nanotechnology
Mechanobiology of Stem Cells
DNA Nanotechnology: building programmable materials and nanometer-scale devices
Biomineralization, Bioadhesion, Nano-Biotechnology
Computational approaches to functional genomics and rational engineering for target/drug discovery and biotechnology innovation
Chitin based biological materials and biomineralization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 3 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Germany

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements:

You have a truly excellent academic record and previous research experience.
You are highly committed to scientific research, and you have the potential and eagerness to conduct demanding research projects.
You have a distinctive proficiency in textbook knowledge of the relevant scientific disciplines.
You are proficient in the English language. Provision of TOEFL or IELTS results and GRE examination results is strongly recommended but not mandatory.
You hold (or anticipate to receive before taking up the PhD thesis work) a Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biomedicine (including Medicine), Physics/Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.

There are no tuition fees for participating in the PhD program.

Living costs for Dresden

756 - 1107 EUR /month

Living costs

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