Prerequisites

In order to enroll in the Experimental Medicine and Health Sciences program, the following must be accomplished:

  • Above average Diplom or master's degree (average note 2,5 or higher, adjusted to German system) in natural sciences – you can check what your average grade would be if translated into german system here
  • Thesis project suitable for a doctoral degree in natural sciences
  • First supervisor who is a member of the School of Medicine and Health at TUM.
  • Second supervisor and mentor, both of whom are eligible to examine on the university level and may be TUM internal/external
  • Optional: An additional mentor with a doctoral degree, who may be at TUM, but does not have to be
  • One member of the TAC must have a Dr. rer. nat. title (or international equivalent)
  • Funding for the entire duration of the project is provided through either an employment contract with the research organization carrying out the project or via a research grant/scholarship.

 

 

The legally binding information is outlined in the respective doctoral regulations, which are available here.