Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Molecular Biology)
Field of Study:
€600/Yr
The course is divided into two parts. In the first year of study, lectures, tutorials, seminars, methodological internships and individually supervised research projects take place within 36 weeks. Laboratory rotations and individual supervision as well as the involvement of lecturers from Max Planck Institutes in the courses guarantee practical relevance and intensive research. The first year of study concludes with one written and two oral exams, which qualify for the preparation of the master's thesis. This can be omitted in the case of good to excellent academic performance during the first year of study, so that the students can switch directly to the three-year doctoral program.
Important Dates
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Tuition Fees
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Tuition Fees | €600 (EUR 600) |
Tuition fees for the Molecular Biology Program are covered to a great extent by the German government, with the exception of a nominal fee of approximately $379 and $477 per semester, depending on the type of scholarship a student receives. Currently, the semester fee includes the so-called semester ticket for the free use of local buses (GöVB) as well as regional trains in Lower Saxony, Bremen, and Hamburg.
German health insurance is obligatory for all students who are not citizens of the European Union. Special student insurance is available at low rates to all Master's students under 30 years of age. This insurance covers the costs of normal medical treatment (including dental care) in Germany. The monthly payment is currently approx. $110.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent degree) in biology, psychology, medicine, physics, or related fields. Applications are welcome even if the required degree has not been awarded by the time of application as long as this will be conferred before courses start in October.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Language requirements: Demonstration of sufficient English language skills by earning the minimum required grade on an internationally recognized test.
- As a rule, the last test must have been taken no more than two years prior to submission of the application for admission to this degree program (date received).
- Proven higher education in English or a reasonably long stay in an English-speaking country is also acceptable.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries can prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Kaad Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Heinrich Boll Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student€ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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