Overview

Philip University in Marburg stands at the forefront of scientific advancement, inviting passionate minds to explore its distinguished doctoral program in Synthetic Microbiology. This program represents a unique fusion of biological principles with engineering ingenuity, offering a comprehensive curriculum that delves into the intricacies of designing and constructing synthetic biological systems. Under the guidance of accomplished faculty, doctoral candidates engage in groundbreaking research, contributing to the forefront of Synthetic Microbiology and preparing to make impactful strides in the fields of biotechnology and life sciences.

Key Features

Innovative Curriculum: Comprehensive study of synthetic biology principles and applications.
Research Prowess: Active participation in cutting-edge synthetic microbiology projects.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Integration of biological sciences with engineering methodologies.
Expert Faculty: Mentorship from accomplished synthetic biologists.
Advanced Laboratories: Access to state-of-the-art facilities for experimental work.
Industry Collaborations: Opportunities for real-world applications and partnerships with biotech industries.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Genome Editing and Engineering
Metabolic Engineering
Microbial Synthetic Biology
Bioinformatics in Synthetic Microbiology
Systems Biology Approaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Microbiology View 7 other PhDs in Microbiology in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree certificate/diploma
Bachelor’s degree transcript
Master’s degree certificate/diploma
Master’s degree transcript
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal (summary, methodology, timeline, and bibliography; max. ten pages)
Two letters of recommendation
Indication of potential supervisors

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.

A doctorate at Philipps-Universität Marburg is generally free of charge; this applies both to an individual and a structured doctorate.

Living costs for Marburg

630 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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