Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
The doctoral program in Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics is hosted by the Göttingen Center for Molecular Biosciences (GZMB) and is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, the Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine, and the German Primate Center.
Features
The research-oriented program is taught in English and open to students who hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the biosciences, chemistry, physics, medicine, or related fields.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Extended methods courses
- Colloquia and research lectures
- A progress seminar
- Journal clubs
- Professional skills courses
- Language courses
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® General Test: Required
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master's and Bachelor's certificates and transcripts
- Statement by (prospective) supervisor (see here (pdf) for further information)
- Doctoral student's declaration (can be found in the application for admission form)
- English proficiency certificates (min. level C1, i.e. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 110)
- short abstract of your PhD thesis (1/2 to 1 A4-page) (only required for applicants to Molecular Biology of Cells, Cellular and Molecular Physiology of the Brain and Systems Neuroscience)
- optionally: certificates of other relevant examinations (e.g. GRE, reference letters, if available)
- If your documents are in a language other than German or English, you will need to include copies of an official translation (into German or English) as well.
Tuition Fees
- International: Free (Semester fee: 466 Euro)
- EU/EEA: Free
Living costs
Göttingen, Germany
1,177-1,773 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
