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PhD at a Glance

Young scientists from around the world choose the Biozentrum – one of the world-leading Life Sciences institutes – to do their PhD. There are many reasons why they do so. Join us and become part of our dynamic, interdisciplinary and international community. 

With curiosity and passion, we investigate how molecules and cells create life − from atom to organism. However, one of our top priorities also is to train and inspire the next generation of scientists through our Biozentrum International PhD Program. And so the Biozentrum has become a launching pad for countless successful careers. 

If you would like to do your PhD at the Biozentrum you can either apply 

There are many reasons why graduate students from around the world are attracted  to the Biozentrum to do their PhD thesis:

  • our broad, cutting-edge research that ranges from atoms to organisms
  • our outstanding, interdisciplinary Graduate Teaching Program
  • the opportunity to acquire know-how in state-to-the-art technologies
  • the wide range of transferable skills courses
  • the intensive, individual support and coaching 
  • the numerous opportunities to establish an international scientific network
  • the opportunity to gain experience in teaching 
  • the lively PhD community and in general the Biozentrum Community
  • the location in the heart of Europe’s most important Life Sciences hub
  • the beautiful city of Basel in the trinational region Switzerland, Germany and France

 

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Admission
University Master's degree in biology, biomedicine, physics, chemistry, mathematics or computer science or equivalent (Diploma, DEA, etc.). In exceptional cases, students with a four-year BSc degree (USA, Canada, Singapore) are also eligible to apply. Further information can be found here. 

Application

  • Biozentrum International PhD Program: directly to one of the 31 research groups or
  • Biozentrum PhD Fellowships: information can be found here

Start

  • Biozentrum International PhD Programm: at any time as agreed with the group leader
  • Biozentrum PhD Fellowships: within the six months following the acceptance of the fellowship

Course structure
You will engage in an independent research project under the supervision of a Biozentrum faculty member and a PhD Advisory Committee. As a PhD student you are part of the Biozentrum International PhD Program.

Duration: 4 years

Language: English

Lectures and Courses: 
Along with the practical training in the latest methods and techniques of molecular biology research, you will profit from the rich, interdisciplinary Graduate Teaching Program offered in collaboration with different partners.

Credit points:
18 CP from lectures, internal seminars, courses, meetings and teaching assignment

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