Structure and Degrees
The general structure of doctoral programs involves course participation and individual research culminating in a dissertation. The degrees obtained at the end of a doctoral program can however differ.
There are two degree options available when applying for our program. The structure, the offered courses and the study period are shared by both degree options. The differences lie however in the course requirements and the completion conditions. It is recommended that students consult with their prospective supervisors (during negotiating potential supervision) and/or the coordination (after acceptance) about the degree they would like to pursue.
Postgraduate Academic Degree (PhD)
This title is the internationally recognized title for the completion of empirical doctoral studies. There are a number of compulsory courses which need to have been attended by the end of the entire study period. Based on the examination regulations, students are required to attend to a formal examination for each of the seminars (pass/fail policy). The nature of the examination (for example essay or presentation) is decided individually by the each lecturer. The completion of all courses rquired by the PhD regulations serves as sufficient proof to fulfill the requirements for the DTP certificate.
The regular study duration is 6 semesters. Therafter the studies can be prolonged up to a maximum of 12 semesters.
Completion Conditions: 180 ECTS Points
[Credit System. A total of 180 ECTS can be acquired in the program. 150 ECTS will be awarded for the dissertation and 30 ECTS for course participation]
Compulsory number of courses:
--> 2 content courses, 2 method courses, 2 key qualification courses, 2 colloquia, 2 retreats
Doctoral Degree (Dr.)
This title has a particular tradition within the German speaking countries. The type and quantitiy of courses to be attended by the end of the doctoral studies is to be negotiated with the supervisor.
The regular study duration is 6 semesters. The supervisory agreement may be prolonged afterwards on a yearly basis.
Degrees offered: Dr. phil/Dr. rer.nat./Dr. med.
Completion Conditions: Submission of dissertation (+ additional requirements if specified in the study regulations)
To obtain the completion certificate of the DTP, however, the following number of courses has to be attended:
--> 2 content courses, 2 method courses, 2 key qualification courses, 2 colloquia
Study Regulations (Promotionsordnung): https://www.pags.pa.uni-muenchen.de/promotion/index.html
Dr. phil.: http://www.pags.pa.uni-muenchen.de/promotion/promotionsordnungen/promotion_2016/index.html
Dr. rer. nat.: https://www.med.uni-muenchen.de/promotion/traditionell/naturwiss/index.html
Dr. med.: https://www.med.uni-muenchen.de/promotion/promotionsmoeglichkeiten/dr-med/referenz-dr-med-neu/index.html
For both degree options the regular study period is three years/six semesters (can be extended) and the language of instruction is English.
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