How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
PhD in Applied Medical Science is a PhD programme at Medical University of Vienna in Vienna, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Vienna as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doktor/Doktorin der angewandten medizinischen Wissenschaft, Dr. scient. med.. Medical University of Vienna is a public university in Vienna.
How it compares
PhD in Applied Medical Science is one of 7 English-taught Biomedical Science programmes at PhD level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 5 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 5 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.
What you will study
What you study
The doctoral programme in Applied Medical Science at the Medical University of Vienna is a professional doctorate. It aims to further develop your skills for self-directed scientific work in medical and medicine-associated professions. The goal is to maintain and increase the university's performance in applied research through a symbiosis of research and practice. You also acquire critical, analytic and argumentative skills. The programme offers these thematic programmes: Biomedical Engineering; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease; Clinical Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Clinical Experimental Oncology; Clinical Neurosciences; Epidemiology; Mental Health and Behavioural Medicine; Musculoskeletal and Dental Research; POET (Programme for Organfailure, -replacement and Transplantation); Preclinical and Clinical Research for Drug Development; Public Health. Details on the thematic programmes are on the Medical University of Vienna's website.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. The register states that there is no entrance examination. Applications go directly to the Medical University of Vienna, whose own page gives the application period. The programme is worth 180 ECTS and takes three years (six semesters). As a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. The degree awarded is Doktor/Doktorin der angewandten medizinischen Wissenschaft, Dr. scient. med.
What the register says
As a professional doctorate the doctoral programme in Applied Medical Science at the Medical University of Vienna aims to further develop the students' skills for self-directed scientific work in medical and medicine-associated professions. The goal is to maintain as well as to increase the university's performance in applied research through a symbiosis of research and practice. Furthermore, the doctoral candidates shall acquire critical, analytic and argumentative skills in the programme. The following thematic programmes are available: Biomedical Engineering; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease; Clinical Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Clinical Experimental Oncology; Clinical Neurosciences; Epidemiology; Mental Health and Behavioural Medicine; Musculoskeletal and Dental Research; POET (Programme for Organfailure, -replacement and Transplantation); Preclinical and Clinical Research for Drug Development; Public Health. Details on the thematic programmes can be found on the website of the Medical University of Vienna.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Applied research in medical and medicine-associated fields
- Self-directed scientific work in health-related professions
- Roles in the thematic areas offered, such as biomedical engineering, epidemiology, public health or clinical neurosciences
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Medical University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is PhD in Applied Medical Science taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Medical University of Vienna. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The register records 3 years (6 semesters) of study and 180 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Vienna as the campus town for this programme at Medical University of Vienna.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Medical University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Medical University of Vienna.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Medical University of Vienna.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Medical University of Vienna is linked from this page so you can compare.
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