How the fees work. The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
PhD in Medical Science is a PhD programme at Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, taught in English. It runs for 3 years (6 semesters) and carries 180 ECTS credits. The register gives Salzburg as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Doctor of Philosophy, PhD. Paracelsus Medical University is a private university in Salzburg.
How it compares
PhD in 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. 5 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 2 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.
What you will study
The Doctorate in Medical Science at Paracelsus Medical University (PMU) is an English-language PhD with international recognition. It takes at least 3 years and carries 180 ECTS at European and National Qualification Level 8. You can do your research at the PMU sites in Salzburg or Nuremberg, and external projects at clinics, teaching hospitals or in the private sector are welcome.
What you study
The independent research project is the core of the programme: 148 ECTS. It is accompanied by courses worth 13 ECTS, held in blocks within a week in Salzburg with online access. Elective activities totalling 19 ECTS round off the programme. The programme offers free training and support in statistics, ethics applications, clinical trials, qualitative methods, scientific writing, and AI applications and software. There are regular lectures by external scientists on current topics, and support for stays abroad.
Academic success is proven cumulatively by at least two publications in international scientific journals as first author or with joint first authorship. Only one publication or one monographic dissertation can be accepted under certain conditions. All dissertations are externally peer-reviewed.
How the programme is organised
The doctorate is part-time and online. Courses are held in blocks within a week in Salzburg, with online access to all events. You can research at the PMU sites in Salzburg or Nuremberg. The programme has a network of national and international fellow students from innovative research fields.
Who it suits
This programme suits students who want to combine research and career, and who are ready to work independently on a research project. It is for those who can commit to a part-time, online doctorate over at least 3 years and who aim to publish their work in international journals.
Admission, language and next steps
The teaching language is English. Applications go directly to the institution; the programme page gives the registration and admission details. As a private university, PMU sets its own fees. The programme page lists total costs and information on tuition fees, scholarships and funding. Contact the programme organisation for questions about registration and admission.
What the register says
Typical professional fields of our applicants are: medicine, biology, genetics, cell biology, natural sciences, computer sciences, artificial intelligence, physics, mathematics, technical professions, statistics, psychology, social sciences, physiotherapy, health professions or pharmacy. In addition to projects at the PMU sites in Salzburg and Nuremberg, there are also external research projects in hospitals, the private sector, and non-profit and public institutions.
Teilweise Online
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
- Research in medical science
- Clinical research
- Scientific writing and publishing
- Work in clinics and teaching hospitals
- Private sector research roles
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Paracelsus Medical University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: Admission procedure. 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 Medical Science taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Paracelsus Medical University. 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 Salzburg as the campus town for this programme at Paracelsus Medical University.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Paracelsus Medical University. Private institutions set their own application periods, admission procedures and fees, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: Admission procedure. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Paracelsus Medical University.
What does it cost?
The register gives no figure, so check the institution’s website. 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 Paracelsus Medical University.
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 Paracelsus Medical University is linked from this page so you can compare.
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