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PhD School of Translational Medicine (STMM), Medical Faculty Mannheim at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The STMM is an umbrella organisation of the Medical Faculty Mannheim that bundles and expands programmes for doctoral candidates (Dr. med. and Dr. sc. hum.) and further training for young clinicians and life scientists. It covers the full range of translational medical research, from laboratory to clinic and health care.

Faculty: Medical Faculty Mannheim  |  Department: School of Translational Medicine (STMM)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The STMM runs its own courses, symposia and schools and provides external resources; it also teaches innovation, entrepreneurship, commercialisation and industrial practice. It is led by a directorate with a steering committee, general assembly and office, and hosts the structured training programmes mandatory for Mannheim doctoral candidates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Dr. sc. hum. at the Medical Faculty Mannheim: a relevant Master's degree, a relevant university degree of at least four years, or relevant postgraduate degree; as a rule a written thesis and an above-average degree with usually 300 ECTS; graduates with only a medical or dental state examination are generally excluded. Dr. med./Dr. med. dent.: degree in human or dental medicine. Language proof is needed from non-native speakers (English TOEFL iBT 90+, IELTS 6.5+ or CAE; or recognised German certificates).

Requirements published at faculty level.

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