Doctoral study program in Natural Sciences
Living Science
Doctoral study program in Natural Sciences
Living Science
Doctoral candidates accepted at the Faculty of Natural Sciences can deepen their knowledge in the subject and in methodology while writing their dissertation as part of the doctoral study program. While participating in the doctoral study program, doctoral candidates receive structured support in preparing their dissertation. Doctoral candidates can enroll in one of two research training groups:
- Natural sciences
- Biodiversity through the Ages (in cooperation with the Stuttgart Museum of Natural Science)
Upon completion of the doctorate, the university awards a certificate for successful participation in the doctoral study programs.
- in-depth specialist knowledge, skills, and methods of modern natural sciences research and scientific work
- training focused on research and high-quality research contributions
- active participation in national and international conferences
- Reasons to choose Hohenheim
| Degree Dr.rer.nat. |
3 years 180 credits |
Language German / English |
University places unlimited |
Location Stuttgart |
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More information about the individual modules can be found in the module catalog.
Two research training groups are offered: “Natural Sciences” and "Biodiversity in Changing Times”. The latter research training group is offered in cooperation with the Stuttgart Museum of Natural Science.
During the standard period of study of three years, at least four modules totaling 30 credits are completed. The study content of each module comes from one of the following categories:
- Scientific working methods
- Specialized in-depth module
- Elective module (at Master's level) that has a content-related connection to the doctoral topic or attending a summer school
- Attendance at a national/international conference where results from the doctoral program are presented, involvement in teaching
The dissertation and oral examination are equivalent to 150 credits.
(Bettina Staacke, doctoral candidate in Chemistry)
"A doctorate at Hohenheim means: excellent support, up-to-date laboratories, and a family atmosphere."
Thomas Smylla (Post-Doc, Dept. Biosensorics)
"By providing interdisciplinary knowledge, the doctoral degree program complements the focus on the doctorate project through extensive comprehension and improved placement of the thesis topic within the scientific field."
Aylin Güney (former doctoral student, Institute of Botany)
"Particularly for my application as a post-doc abroad, the additional qualifications acquired during the studies for the doctoral degree program and documented in the therefore issued record are of great advantage."
The goal of the doctoral study program is to assist doctoral candidates in the Faculty of Natural Sciences in preparing their dissertation in a structured manner as they work toward a “Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.).” It also aims to convey in-depth knowledge, skills, and methods in the subject area at the cutting edge of natural science research and scientific working methods.
- The University of Hohenheim is a university with a long tradition.
- You can expect individually tailored supervision and a wide variety of specialized lectures and research opportunities.
- Research and teaching offer attractive opportunities for both students and doctoral candidates.
- The campus infrastructure offers short distances between lecture halls, canteen, libraries and sport facilities.
| Application deadlines | |
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| 1st subject-related semester | Admission to the doctoral study programs can be applied for at any time with the “Application for Admission”. Please ensure that the application is filled out in full. The doctoral committee of the Faculty of Natural Sciences decides on applications on an ongoing basis. Applications can be submitted by email to promotionnatur@uni-hohenheim.de. |
Higher subject-related semesters | Not possible |
| Requirements | |
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| Formal requirements | Acceptance as a doctoral student at the Faculty of Natural Sciences |
| Content requirements | - |
| Language skills | German or English language skills, depending on the language of the dissertation. |
| Pre-study internship | - |
| Selection procedure | |
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| Selection criteria | - |
| Selection interview | - |