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PhD Humanbiologie (Promotion, Dr.rer.biol.hum.) at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Doctoral programme (Promotion) in Humanbiologie at the Medizinische Fakultät of LMU Munich, leading to the degree Dr.rer.biol.hum. Study language is German. Enrolment for the purpose of the doctorate is available in both the winter and summer semester.

Faculty: Medizinische Fakultät  |  Duration: Enrolment for doctoral study possible for up to 4 years  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Doctoral research in human biology on a dissertation topic set by the supervisor; the dissertation is assessed by the supervisor and a co-referee, followed by an oral examination before a five-member committee including a presentation of up to 20 minutes on the results and a scientific discussion. The dissertation counts double in the overall grade.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Higher education entrance qualification for enrolment; doctoral admission follows the faculty doctoral regulations, and a confirmation of eligibility for a doctorate from the responsible faculty, doctoral committee or doctoral programme is needed before enrolling.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: Enrolment for doctoral study possible for up to 4 years

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