Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2027. Apply before Feb 2027.
Overview
Health Data Sciences (HDS) at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is an emerging scientific discipline, fusing the strengths of multiple research fields including biostatistics, epidemiology, meta-research, public health, population health science and medical informatics.
Features
- HDS employs a synergistic approach to provide comprehensive, evidence-based solutions to complex, real-world health problems using various data resources.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- By employing innovative analytical tools, HDS methodology provides insight both into patterns within data as well as possible underlying causal structures.
- Its comprehensive modeling approaches combine critical and conceptual reasoning with the latest advances in computer science to ensure accurate analysis and interpretation of data as well as effective communication of reliable conclusions for health promotions.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 72
- PTE Academic: 51
- IELTS: 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed HDS PhD Program Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max. 2 pages) (Preferably in English)
- Letter of motivation (must be in English) conveying your scientific interests, academic achievements and professional background. Provide any specific details of preliminary discussions with potential supervisors regarding your project ideas and how your project fits in with your supervisors' expertise and their roles. (max. 1-2 pages)
- Letter of recommendation from a university professor or lecturer (in English or German)
- Copies of all Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates, or other university degree certification qualifying you for doctoral thesis registration according to the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin regulations
Tuition Fees
The HDS PhD Program does not charge tuition fees. However, prospective students will need to pay student enrollment (matriculation) fees for each semester.
Living Costs
Berlin, Germany: 1,347-2,160 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.