Overview

Health Data Sciences (HDS) at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is an emerging scientific discipline, fusing the strengths of multiple research fields including biostatistics, epidemiology, meta-research, public health, population health science and medical informatics.

Features

HDS employs a synergistic approach to provide comprehensive, evidence-based solutions to complex, real-world health problems using various data resources.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

By employing innovative analytical tools, HDS methodology provides insight both into patterns within data as well as possible underlying causal structures.

Its comprehensive modeling approaches combine critical and conceptual reasoning with the latest advances in computer science to ensure accurate analysis and interpretation of data as well as effective communication of reliable conclusions for health promotions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 13 other PhDs in Health Sciences in Germany

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Academic 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

Completed HDS PhD Program Application Form

Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max. 2 pages) (Preferably in English)

Letter of motivation (must be in English) conveying your scientific interests, academic achievements and professional background. Provide any specific details of preliminary discussions with potential supervisors regarding your project ideas and how your project fits in with your supervisors’ expertise and their roles. (max. 1-2 pages)

Letter of recommendation from a university professor or lecturer (in English or German)

Copies of all Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates, or other university degree certification qualifying you for doctoral thesis registration according to the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin regulations

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

The HDS PhD Program does not charge tuition fees. However, prospective students will need to pay student enrollment (matriculation) fees for each semester.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /month

Living costs

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