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Doctoral Degree

Doctoral degrees are awarded by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) or Technical University Munich (TUM). Options:

Traditional degrees: Dr. med., Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. hum. 

Structured Ph.D.: Students aiming for a degree in translational lung research can also obtain a Ph.D. in Medical Research as part of the Munich Medical Research School (MMRS) at the LMU Munich's Medical Faculty (Core Area: Lung Biology and Disease). In this track, it is mandatory to take part in a structured Ph.D. program such as the EHLRS.