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PhD Life Science Munich (Promotion, Doktor der Naturwissenschaft (Dr.rer.nat.)) at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Structured doctoral programme (Dr.rer.nat.) in Life Science Munich at the Fakultät für Biologie of LMU Munich, taught in English. It covers current biological, molecular biological and biochemical research.

Faculty: Fakultät für Biologie  |  Department: Graduate School Life Science Munich  |  Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS); doctoral matriculation possible for up to 4 years  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The programme comprises 180 ECTS within a standard period of six semesters including the dissertation. Content covers botany, zoology, systematics, anthropology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, evolution, cell biology and related fields, with training in scientific methods, presenting at conferences and publishing, plus transferable skills. The dissertation and disputation can be in English or German.

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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: 6 semesters (180 ECTS); doctoral matriculation possible for up to 4 years

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