International Programmes 2024/2025

PhD Medical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health PhD Medical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München • München

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Mandatory curricular activities are carried out in English. Participants can choose to attend courses conducted in German.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
6 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

31 January for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The PhD programme Medical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health is an international and interdisciplinary programme that is part of the Pettenkofer School of Public Health and the Munich Medical Research School. We offer talented doctoral candidates research and training opportunities in the following fields:

  • Clinical, Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology
  • Clinical Trials and Translational Medicine
  • Genomic and Molecular Medicine
  • Digital Health
  • Clinical and Evidence-Based Prevention
  • Environmental Risk Factors on Health and Disease
  • Health Services Research
  • Health Economics
  • Evidence-Based Public Health

Each of our fellows, in close collaboration with his or her direct supervisor and other members of the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), define the specific research aims and curriculum content that he or she will follow during the three to five years of study. This individual tailor-made training and supervision concept ensures that the needs of each PhD candidate is met on the way to obtaining his or her degree.

Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter.

Course organisation
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International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

Basic fee of 85 EUR + additional fee for the "Deutschlandticket" (subject to change)

https://www.lmu.de/en/workspace-for-students/abc-study-guide/semester-fees-for-the-munich-student-union/

Costs of living

Living costs (including accommodation and health insurance) in Munich range from 1,000 to 1,500 EUR per month.

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

LMU Travel Grant
LMU Completion Grant

Academic admission requirements
  • Master's degree or equivalent in public health, epidemiology, medicine, pharmacy, natural sciences, psychology, social sciences, statistics, economics, sport sciences, law, communication science or other relevant field (to be obtained not later than five months after the application deadline)
  • Very good academic record
  • Proficiency in English (written and oral)
  • Good mathematical and statistical skills
Language requirements

English language proficiency with a minimum of the following:

  • EU level of B2, or
  • IELTS score between 5.0 to 6.5 (whereas 5.0 is the border between EU level B1 and B2), or
  • TOEFL score between 87 and 109

Exemption of German language skills

Application deadline

31 January for the following winter semester

Submit application to

Applications to the programme can only be completed using our application tool, which is open during the recruitment period. More information can be found here: https://www.ibe.med.uni-muenchen.de/phd-studiengang/application/index.html

Accommodation

The International Office helps visiting academics, PhD candidates, and postdocs who are travelling to Munich for a set period of time to find accommodation.

For further information, please visit the following link:

https://www.lmu.de/en/study/important-contacts/international-office/index.html.

Rooms in shared flats are popular on the private market and reasonably priced at 600+ EUR per month if located in central parts of Munich.

https://www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu/working-at-lmu/additional-services/lmu-gateway/new-international-doctoral-candidates/phase-1-preparing-your-move-to-munich/index.html

Structured research and supervision
Yes
Research training / discussion
Yes

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