Doctorate Dr. rer. nat. (Promotion) at University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

The Dr. rer. nat. is the natural-science doctorate at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover. Doctoral candidates enrol after approval of their dissertation proposal and work under a supervision group, completing key qualifications and seminars as set out in the doctoral regulations, and a compulsory block seminar for enrolled candidates.

Department: Promotionsbüro / Promotionskommission Dr. rer. nat.  |  Duration: Usually 3 years, depending on research area  |  Intake: Dissertation proposals (Dissertationsanzeige) can be submitted all year; latest deadlines 15 January and 15 June, reviewed once per semester  |  Study mode: full-time; German/English  |  Location: Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Independent dissertation research under a supervision group, plus key qualifications and seminar credits per Annex 6 of the doctoral regulations, a block seminar, oral examination and thesis submission (latest submission 28 February for summer graduation, 31 August for winter graduation).

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