Heidelberg University campus

STEM

PhD/Doctorate in Biosciences at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The Faculty of Biosciences runs a doctoral programme in the molecular life sciences, with research in areas such as molecular and cellular biology, plant sciences, neurosciences, developmental biology, biochemistry, physiology, infectious diseases and biomedical research. Doctoral candidates are awarded Dr. rer. nat. or Dr.-Ing. (equivalent to a PhD).

Faculty: Faculty of Biosciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Every doctoral student takes part in one of the faculty's structured PhD programmes alongside an independent research project. The programme broadens training beyond the individual research topic.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to doctoral studies follows the faculty doctoral regulations; the formal steps for beginning a doctorate are described on the university doctoral candidates pages.

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.