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Study Genetics in Germany: 8 Universities with 11 English Degree Programs

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Genetics is the fascinating study of heredity, exploring how genes and DNA influence living organisms. Students venturing into this field will delve into genetic variation, gene expression, and mutation, as well as the molecular mechanisms that govern the genetic code. The curriculum encompasses topics from classical Mendelian genetics to modern genomic technology and genetic engineering. Those studying genetics will learn about the powerful impact of genes on health, behavior, and disease, equipping them with skills for laboratory research, genetic counseling, and biotechnology. Careers in genetics are diverse, offering pathways into healthcare, agriculture, research, and ethical policy development.

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3 english degree programs for genetics in germany.

Kiel University's Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences Kiel University · Kiel

Agrigenomics.

Ulm University Ulm

Friedrich Schiller University Jena Jena

Evolution, ecology and systematics.

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Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences Kleve

Bioengineering.

Kiel University Kiel

Molecular biology & evolution (mambe).

Molecular Life Sciences

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Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg Rheinbach

Applied biology.

Biomedical Sciences

University of Bonn Bonn

Molecular cell biology.

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Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

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Kiel University

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Ulm University

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100 Best universities for Genetics in Germany

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Germany ranked based on their research performance in Genetics. A graph of 46.1M citations received by 1.26M academic papers made by 143 universities in Germany was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. Heidelberg University - Germany

For Genetics

2. University of Munich

3. Charite - Medical University of Berlin

4. University of Tubingen

5. Technical University of Munich

6. University of Freiburg

7. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main

8. University of Hamburg

9. Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf

10. University of Wurzburg

11. Hannover Medical School

12. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

13. University of Cologne

14. University of Bonn

15. University of Gottingen

16. University of Erlangen Nuremberg

17. Free University of Berlin

18. University of Marburg

19. University of Munster

20. Humboldt University of Berlin

21. University of Ulm

22. University of Giessen

23. RWTH Aachen University

24. University of Regensburg

25. Kiel University

26. Ruhr University Bochum

27. University of Lubeck

28. University of Leipzig

29. Saarland University

30. Dresden University of Technology

31. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

32. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

33. University of Konstanz

34. University of Duisburg - Essen

35. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

36. University of Bielefeld

37. University of Stuttgart

38. Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg

39. University of Rostock

40. University of Hohenheim

41. Technical University of Berlin

42. Braunschweig University of Technology

43. University of Greifswald

44. University of Bayreuth

45. University of Bremen

46. TU Dortmund University

47. University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

48. Technical University of Kaiserslautern

49. Leibniz University of Hanover

50. Osnabruck University

51. University of Potsdam

52. Darmstadt University of Technology

53. Jacobs University Bremen

54. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

55. Witten/Herdecke University

56. University of Mannheim

57. University of Trier

58. Aachen University of Applied Sciences

59. University of Paderborn

60. University of Kassel

61. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

62. University of Wuppertal

63. Hamburg University of Technology

64. German Sport University Cologne

65. Munich University of the Federal Armed Forces

66. Chemnitz University of Technology

67. Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

68. University of Siegen

69. University of Augsburg

70. Freiberg University of Technology

71. Hannover University of Applied Sciences

72. Clausthal University of Technology

73. Ilmenau University of Technology

74. University of Hagen

75. Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

76. Mainz University of Applied Sciences

77. TH Bingen University of Applied Sciences

78. University of Koblenz-Landau

79. Folkwang University of the Arts

80. Mannheim University of Applied Sciences

81. University of Passau

82. Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

83. University of Applied Sciences Dusseldorf

84. University of Bamberg

85. University of Hildesheim

86. Munich University of Applied Sciences

87. Leuphana University of Luneburg

88. Berlin Technical University of Applied Sciences

89. Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences

90. Biberach University of Applied Sciences

91. Bauhaus - University Weimar

92. Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences

93. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

94. University of Applied Sciences Wildau

95. Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt

96. Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

97. University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg

98. Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences

99. Bremen University of Applied Sciences

100. Fulda University of Applied Sciences

The best cities to study Genetics in Germany based on the number of universities and their ranks are Heidelberg , Munich , Berlin , and Tubingen .

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Best Global Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics in Germany

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University of munich, ruprecht karls university heidelberg, humboldt university of berlin, technical university of munich, eberhard karls university of tubingen, free university of berlin, university of gottingen, university of bonn, university of cologne, university of munster.

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The University of Munich is a public institution that traces its roots back to 1472. It is situated in Munich – the... Read More

• # 28 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
• # 57 in Best Global Universities  (tie)

Heidelberg University is a public institution that was founded in 1386, earning it the title of Germany's oldest... Read More

• # 32 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics  (tie)
• # 61 in Best Global Universities

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a public institution in Germany that was founded in 1810. The university’s campuses... Read More

• # 45 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
• # 79 in Best Global Universities

The Technical University of Munich, sometimes called TUM, is a public institution that was founded in 1868. The... Read More

• # 73 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
• # 182 in Best Global Universities  (tie)
• # 78 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
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The Free University of Berlin is a public institution that was founded in 1948. The university has three main campuses... Read More

• # 85 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
• # 163 in Best Global Universities  (tie)
• # 119 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
• # 138 in Best Global Universities  (tie)

The University of Bonn is a public institution that was founded in 1818. The university has facilities located... Read More

• # 122 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
• # 244 in Best Global Universities  (tie)
• # 134 in Best Universities for Molecular Biology and Genetics
• # 219 in Best Global Universities  (tie)

PhD projects 2024

Many of our PIs are recruiting doctoral candidates in this year's application round. Below you can find their project proposals or research descriptions. Get inspired by these to draft the research proposal for your application. Your research proposal should be longer than the summary provided here (approximately 2-3 pages) and should show some of your own input, including a title, a short background of the topic, a research question, proposed methods and references. Moreover, we encourage you to explain how you plan to include both sides of the experimental-theoretical spectrum in your project. For instance, how could laboratory experiments help support the conclusions of your bioinformatics project? Which bioinformatics tools do you plan to include in your wet laboratory project?  

[NEW] - Co-evolution of transposable element activity and host genome

[NEW] - Understanding the Distribution of Mutations along Genomes

[NEW] - Chromatin regulation in stem cells and development

[NEW] - Molecular mechanisms of genome transcription regulation & dysregulation

[NEW] - Investigating Antisense Oligonucleotide (ASO) Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases

[NEW] - Transcriptional condensates

[NEW] - Computational systems medicine and disease control

[NEW] - Comparative Analysis of DNA Methylome Conservation Across Species

[NEW] - Genome Regulation Department

[NEW] - Synthetic biology of long-range gene regulation

[NEW] - lncRNAs in 3D – dissecting the gene regulatory function of long non-coding RNAs 

[NEW] - Evolution of primate transcription factor genes

Mathematical modelling of cis-regulatory landscapes

[NEW] - Epigenetic mechanisms controlling cell fate decisions during the early stage of liver, pancreas and biliary tree development

[NEW] - Transcriptional Regulation Group

[NEW] - Molecular mechanisms of bacterial immunity

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University Mainz Academic staff member ( PhD position in Palaeogenetics) part-time (65 %) A PhD position is to be filled in the project: Genomic Investigation of Inhabitants of the Ancient City Thessaloniki in

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PhD position: Sex chromosome regulation in Malaria mosquitos (m/f/d)

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PhD position: Analysis of antigen-presenting cells interaction with T cells across the body during central nervous system autoimmunity (m/f/d)

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PhD positions: Sun-vs-Moonlight responses and molecular interactions of a marine Cryptochrome (m/f/d)

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for AI in Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen. The Becker group is a young and dynamic team that investigates the role of genetic modifications in DNA and RNA. Genetic modifications modulate gene

PhD positions: Ubiquitin, SUMO & Genome Stability (m/f/d)

genetics , molecular and cell biology with protein biochemistry and advanced genomics tools, using both budding yeast and human cells as models. PhD Project 1: Deciphering the ubiquitin code The ubiquitin

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Rapid technological advances have opened new horizons for human genetics research: Genome sequencing can detect nearly all changes in our DNA. With CRISPR/Cas9, one of the most powerful new genomic editing tools of the past decades, it is now possible to edit DNA in a targeted manner, to efficiently switch genes on or off, or to correct specific disease-causing mutations. OMICs technologies provide a range of tools to monitor DNA, RNA, proteins, metabolites and other molecules within the cell.

Our Institute is strongly committed and well equipped to seize the immense potential of these new technologies. Our researchers are creative and passionate in continuously devising innovative strategies to identify genetic changes and to analyze their consequences. They uncover disease-associated gene variants, characterize their functional impact, shed new light on fundamental biological processes, explore cellular and molecular processes in aging and aging-related diseases and provide deeper insights into the development and therapy of cancer.

The MutationMining Team (MM Team) is a unique feature of our Institute. Brought together in this multidisciplinary team, clinicians and scientists coming from various backgrounds interpret sequencing data from a clinical genetics perspective to identify novel disease-associated genes and variants in research projects either within the Institute or in collaborations with other research teams.

In all our research we work toward the goal of bridging the gap between science and clinical practice. Our motivation is to improve diagnostics of genetic disorders and to inform development of new therapeutic options.

The projects of our research groups are funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), German Center for Heart and Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and other funding organizations.

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The range of our research activities is wide and covers fundamental biological processes like aging, pathogenesis of rare diseases and cancers as well as the development of novel therapeutic options based on genome editing…

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New high-throughput technologies and, above all, next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies as whole-genome or whole-exome sequencing have made it easier to discover disease-associated genes and disease-causing mutations. Our MutationMining (MM) Team searches the data generated by NGS-based analyses to detect novel causative genes and mutations in patients with various rare genetic diseases and undiagnosed congenital syndromes…

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Cancer can be linked to signaling pathways that play an important role during embryonal development. Our goal is to understand the role of the „Hedgehog“ and „Wnt“ signaling cascades in the formation and progression of tumors of the skeletal muscle, the skin and of the brain. In addition, we are analyzing the impact of specific stem cells in tumor development. Our projects are supported by the German Research Foundation, the Wilhelm-Sander-Stiftung und the German Cancer Aid….

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Before you start your search you should know that there are different PhD models:

• Individual doctorate  or
• Structured PhD programmes

What's the difference? Check out our  overview of the various ways to do your PhD in Germany  

Find your individual doctorate

The "traditional" or "individual" path to a PhD remains the most common in Germany. An individual doctorate involves a thesis or dissertation that is produced under the  supervision of one professor . This form of PhD study offers a great deal of  flexibility , but demands a high degree of  personal initiative  and responsibility.

How to find your PhD supervisor

In Germany there is no central admissions or selection office for doctoral students. Therefore, your first step is to find a suitable professor who is willing to be your supervisor.

One way to find a supervisor is to look for a university institute that matches your area of research. The following online search engines might help you find a suitable supervisor:

• GERiT – German research institutions GERiT is a website containing information on approximately 29,000 research institutions in Germany. GERiT allows the user to search easily by location or subject. It provides all the information needed to choose an institution at which to research, study or do a doctorate. www.gerit.org
• Finding a PhD position PhDGermany publishes PhD openings in Germany that specifically target international applicants. Accordingly, in most cases the working language is English. Fluent knowledge of German is only required for certain special positions. PhDGermany helps you find the right PhD opening or supervisor for your doctoral thesis and assists you with the online application process. www.phdgermany.de
• Higher Education Compass   This database provides up-to-date information from universities about doctoral opportunities in Germany. The search engine enables you to carry out targeted searches on the basis of departments, admission requirements and form of doctoral thesis. www.higher-education-compass.de

Furthermore,  your contacts with your professors or previous university  could help direct you to a suitable department or potential supervisor in Germany.

It is also helpful to attend  academic conferences  in your own subject area. There you will be able to exchange information and make contacts ­– and perhaps even find a future PhD supervisor.

Find your structured PhD programme

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Structured PhD programmes in Germany are frequently very similar to the PhD programmes in English-speaking countries, in which a  team of supervisors  look after a  group of doctoral students . Around 12,000 doctoral students from abroad – roughly one in four – do their PhDs in structured programmes. As a rule, it is possible to complete a doctorate in four to five years.

Where to find your PhD programme

There is no central database of all structured PhD programmes in Germany. You can usually find these programmes directly through the respective universities, graduate schools or non-university research institutions. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) database is also a good place to look. Here you will find a large number of PhD programmes that are specially aimed at international doctoral students.

International doctoral programme database

Are you interested in an international doctoral programme in Germany? This DAAD database presents a selection of roughly 230 international doctoral programmes in Germany. The database can be searched according to different criteria.  www.daad.de/international-programmes 

Doctoral programmes at universities

Many universities offer structured doctoral programmes, which they publicise on their websites. The Student Advisory Service or Graduate Centre at the respective university will also provide help here. You can find the relevant addresses using the Higher Education Compass provided by the German Rectors’ Conference. www.higher-education-compass.de

​​​​​​​DFG-funded research training groups

Research training groups are also funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) for a period of up to nine years. Their key emphasis is on the qualification of doctoral researchers within the framework of a focused research programme and a structured training strategy. www.dfg.de > Current Research Training Groups

Helmholtz Research Schools, Colleges and Graduate Schools

The Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organisation. In collaboration with various institutions of higher education, Helmholtz Association research centres have established structured PhD programmes under the auspices of Helmholtz Graduate Schools, Helmholtz Research Schools and Colleges.  www.helmholtz.de > PhD Candidates 

Leibniz Graduate Schools

The Leibniz Association connects 97 research institutes that conduct problem-oriented research and provide scientific infrastructure of national and international importance. Together with universities they run structured PhD programmes in Leibniz Graduate Schools. www.leibniz-association.eu > Leibniz Graduate Schools

International Max Planck Research Schools

The Max Planck Society specialises in innovative basic research and its institutes are able to offer up-and-coming researchers excellent infrastructure and support. The website lists the programmes available at International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS):  www.mpg.de > International Max Planck Research Schools  

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In Germany, the best researchers in a specific field are often work at different universities and non-university research institutions spread throughout the country. The Max Planck Schools serve as hubs which gather this distributed knowledge. Here, the brightest minds in their fields have come together from within the scientific community to interconnect in faculties made up of active researchers. Students gain access to these unique networks, learn in close personal exchange from leaders in their fields and their peers, and enjoy access to outstanding infrastructure. Currently, three Schools are operating in the fields of Cognition, Matter to Life, and Photonics. www.maxplanckschools.de

Where can I find out about requirements?

Application procedures  differ from programme to programme . The precise requirements and deadlines can be found on the website of the respective university, research training group or graduate school. You should therefore first choose a PhD programme and/or graduate school.

You've found the position you want to apply for, but how does applying to a potential supervisor or structured PhD programme work in Germany? Find out more here.

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Molecular Biology — International Max Planck Research School (MSc/PhD) Molecular Biology — IMPRS (MSc/PhD)

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After one year of intensive course work, students of this integrated Master's/PhD programme can continue with a six-month thesis to obtain a Master of Science degree or join the PhD programme directly (fast-track option).

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Study concept

The integrated Master's/PhD programme offers excellent study and research conditions to prepare aspiring young scientists for a professional career in academia or science-related professions in the private or public sector. At every stage of their studies, the students are exposed to a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical training, individual counselling and guidance to prepare for taking well-informed decisions on their next career steps.

Study contents

In 36 lecture weeks (accompanied by tutorials), 20 methods courses during the first three months of the Master's programme, and three eight-week research projects (lab rotations), students acquire in-depth knowledge in the following subject areas of molecular biosciences:

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Metabolic Physiology, Cell Biology, Oncology, Immunobiology, Neurobiology, Developmental Biology, Microbiology, Systems Biology, and Biotechnology.

Professional skills such as good scientific practice, scientific writing, presentation techniques, design of scientific illustrations, and handling of experimental animals are taught in workshops and applied during lab rotations and reporting seminars.

In addition, all foreign students can participate in free German language courses, which are optionally offered at different levels as introductory intensive courses and evening courses throughout the study programme.

During the subsequent PhD studies, students benefit from the wide range of qualifications (scientific methods courses, professional skills workshops, industry excursions, language courses, other events) offered by the Graduate School GAUSS and the Graduate Center GGNB.

Annual retreats of the Molecular Biology programme, the student-organised international symposium Horizons in Molecular Biology and regular cultural nights contribute to a close personal and scientific exchange.

All MSc students are supported by a stipend of the Max Planck Society and additional funds are available during the doctoral studies. More details are in the "Funding" section.

Counselling and support

Newly admitted students receive info letters in preparation of their studies, advising services, and a variety of administrative support as part of a two-week orientation programme prior to their first year of study. Throughout their studies, students receive individual counselling from members of the programme regarding their course of study and the advancement of their skills, interests, and personal development.

The Neurosciences programme is regularly evaluated by independent external reviewers and has been rated several times as a model best practice example. Together with the Molecular Biology programme, it received the 2004 prize for excellent support services for foreign students by the Federal Foreign Minister and was awarded the label "Top 10 International Master's Degree Courses made in Germany" by "Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft" together with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in a national contest.

Leading scientists of all partners offer research-oriented training across a broad spectrum of modern molecular life sciences with access to their state-of-the art laboratories during methods courses and individually supervised research projects.

Intensive course programme in the first year

During the first year of research-oriented training, students earn 90 credits (ECTS) in a combination of theoretical and practical modules between October and July:

• Lectures / Tutorials (October to July)
• Methods courses (October to December)
• Short presentations by research groups (October to November)
• Professional skills (November to January)
• Research projects / Lab rotations (January to June)
• Master's seminar (March to June)

The first year of study concludes with a written and two oral Master’s examinations in August.

Integrated Master’s/PhD concept

After successful completion of the Master’s examinations, a six-month Master’s thesis (30 credits ECTS) leads to the award of the Master of Science degree concluding the Master’s programme after 18 months. The majority of students continues in the Molecular Biology programme with their PhD research without the need for panel-based admission interviews.

Alternatively, students who have passed the Master’s examinations at the end of the first year with good or excellent results qualify for direct admission to a three-year doctoral project in one of the participating research groups without being required to complete a Master's thesis first (fast-track option).

• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

During the Master's year, all students carry out three lab rotations of eight weeks in the research labs of the programme or in research labs of participating local industry. During the doctoral phase, there is the option of research collaboration with other research institutions. A wide range of methods courses are offered in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell staining and imaging, electrophysiology, systems physiology, light and electron microscopy, and genetics.

Fees are around 400 EUR per semester. The fees include a prepaid semester ticket that entitles students to use regional trains and city buses in Göttingen free of charge. Students of the University of Göttingen receive discounts for cultural events. Meals and drinks are also available at reduced prices at all university canteens.

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The average cost of living in Göttingen is modest compared to other major university cities in Germany. Currently, expenses for accommodation, food, health insurance and books are about 900 EUR per month. Please note that fees for health insurance may vary according to age. Living expenses might be slightly higher.

For further information, please see the following link:  www.uni-goettingen.de/en/54664.html .

Master's stipends: All students are supported by an International Max Planck Research School Stipend throughout their Master's studies unless they receive comparable scholarships from other sources. This stipend amounts to 934 EUR/month plus a health insurance subsidy of up to 100 EUR/month (in the case that their health insurance is not covered by their home insurance or family insurance).

PhD funding: During their PhD studies, students are usually funded by the supervising institution through work/funding contracts. The programme has a budget available for start-up, bridging, or wrap-up funding as needed.

Student activities: Budgets are available for students to attend international scientific conferences and student-organised, scientific or cultural events.

Previous education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 120 credits (ECTS or equivalent) at the time of application
• Eligibility: Degree programme in molecular biosciences, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology, or a closely related discipline

The online application portal is open for each application round from 15 September to 15 January (start of studies: October).

In addition to the information on personal background and motivation and the upload of all relevant documents, the contact details of two reviewers for letters of recommendation should also be provided. The reviewers should be informed by the students in time about the planned application.

All applicants will be informed in the second half of January whether they have qualified for the second selection round (15-minute online interviews at the end of January).

During a third selection round in mid-February, admission decisions are made on the basis of two personal interviews (30 minutes each).

Very good knowledge of English is required. If English is not the native language, the language skills can be proven, for example, by an internationally recognised language test, an English-language Bachelor's degree or an extended stay in an English-speaking country. Knowledge of the German language is not required.

More precise information is available in the programme's admissions regulations.

For online application: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/663690.html

The Accommodation Service of the International Office supports international students who are enrolled at the University of Göttingen in finding accommodation and serves as a point of contact for related queries. The Accommodation Service also publishes suitable offers from private landlords in Göttingen and collaborates with the Student Services ("Studentenwerk"). For further information, please see the following link: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/617883.html

By offering a wide range of services including a tailored workshop programme, the GAUSS Career Service is supporting careers in natural and life sciences – inside and outside of academia.

More information about the services , the workshop & event schedule and general information about career planning can be found on the Career Service Website .

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A dedicated team of staff members provides a variety of support, individual counselling and career guidance.

The programme offers help in finding accommodation as well as visa support and advice for all international students shortly after admission.

A two-week orientation programme is offered prior to the start of lectures and courses. It provides assistance and advice for managing everyday life, including arrangements for bank account, health insurance, residence permit, housing, and enrolment. Students have the opportunity to meet faculty members and visit laboratories of the participating institutions. In addition, the orientation programme informs students about computing and library facilities, the city and university of Göttingen, sports facilities, and cultural events.

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Doctoral Programme Life Science Munich

Graduate school of life science munich.

• Munich, Germany

6 semesters

The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) offers an international doctoral program for motivated and academically qualified next-generation researchers at one of Europe’s top Universities – the Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich.

Popular degree type

Popular study format

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PhD Degrees in Genetics

Genes contain information allowing organisms to adapt to sundry environmental factors. Genetics programs attempt to impart an understanding of these processes through a focused examination of subjects such as genomes, biochemical studies and molecular biology.

Germany is a great destination for international scholars and has a high quality higher education system. The value of this level of education has been improved by the Germany's strong economy. Foreign students enjoy excellent living standards in a secure and safe surroundings. Berlin is the capital.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.

Bin Guan, PhD, FACMG

Contact Information:

Email 301-594-0029

10 Center Drive Building 10, Room 9N240C Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Bin Guan is the chief of the Ophthalmic Genomics Laboratory at the National Eye Institute, a CLIA-certified genetic diagnostic lab specialized in biorepository and diagnostics for patients with inherited eye diseases. He is board-certified in the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. He has a broad background and unique combination of expertise in biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. After obtaining his PhD from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), he trained in Cancer Genomics at the Johns Hopkins Univerity followed by Endocrine Genetics at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK/NIH). He completed his medical genetics fellowship at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI/NIH) in 2021.

Current research

The goal of our research is to understand which sequence variants and how they contribute to heritalbe ocular disorders including those in children and adults with rare eye diseases and syndromes. Our efforts center on a few areas: 1) improve variant classification using large datasets and automated algorythms; 2) to identify genes and variants that evade detection in commericial genetic testing; 3) to prove gene:disease association using cell and animal models; 4) to perform preclinical studies to develop future therapeutics for genetic eye diseases. Our research often involves collaborations with experts on NIH campus and around the world.

Selected publications

• Cassini, T., Montano, C., and Guan, B. (2023). An Alternate Explanation. N Engl J Med 389, 1249-1250. 10.1056/NEJMc2305289. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37754297/
• Guan, B., Huryn, L. A., Hughes, A. B., Li, Z., Bender, C., Blain, D., Turriff, A., Cukras, C. A., and Hufnagel, R. B. (2022). Early-Onset TIMP3-Related Retinopathy Associated With Impaired Signal Peptide. JAMA Ophthalmol 140, 730-733. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35679059/
• Bender, C., Woo, E. G., Guan, B., Ullah, E., Feng, E., Turriff, A., Tumminia, S. J., Sieving, P. A., Cukras, C. A., and Hufnagel, R. B. (2022). Predominant Founder Effect among Recurrent Pathogenic Variants for an X-Linked Disorder. Genes (Basel) 13. 10.3390/genes13040675 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35456481/
• Guan, B., Frank, K. M., Maldonado, J. O., Beach, M., Pelayo, E., Warner, B. M., and Hufnagel, R. B. (2021). Sensitive extraction-free SARS-CoV-2 RNA virus detection using a chelating resin. iScience 24, 102960. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34396082/ https://patents.google.com/patent/US20230323425A1/en
• Reeves, M. J., Goetz, K. E., Guan, B., Ullah, E., Blain, D., Zein, W. M., Tumminia, S. J., and Hufnagel, R. B. (2020). Genotype-phenotype associations in a large PRPH2-related retinopathy cohort. Hum Mutat 41, 1528-1539. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32531846/

Last updated: April 11, 2024

• UNC Chapel Hill

Dr. Qingyun Liu Publishes in Nature Communications

April 11, 2024

By Jonathon Cornett

Qingyun Liu, PhD (Assistant Professor, Genetics) has published a paper in Nature Communications titled “Genetically encoded transcriptional plasticity underlies stress adaptation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis ”.

In a collaborative effort involving researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Fudan University, the study was focused on unraveling the complex factors governing the transcriptional response in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterial pathogen responsible for tuberculosis, which remains the leading cause of human death due to a single infectious agent, with more than 10.6 million new cases and 1.6 million deaths each year.  The study found significant transcriptional plasticity variation among Mtb genes, correlating with gene functions and essentiality.  They also found that gene length, GC content, and operon size independently constrain transcriptional plasticity.  The findings may help prioritize gene candidates for drug targeting or mechanistic dissection.

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The Heller School Recognized as a Top 10 Graduate School

U.S. News & World Report ranks Heller #9 for social policy, and #13 for health policy and management: “Brandeis University graduate program earned ‘Best’ status as a result of its high ranking”

April 09, 2024

For its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Heller School for Social Policy and Management among the top public affairs graduate schools in two specialty categories: social policy (where Heller has been top-ranked for over a decade) and health policy and management.

This year, Heller rose from #14 to #9 for social policy , ranking in the prestigious top 10 of its category, and ranked #13 for health policy and management .

Social policy and health policy and management are specialty areas within the public affairs category, where Heller ranks in the top 21% of graduate schools in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on a survey of deans, directors, and department chairs at 271 graduate schools of public affairs across the country.

“Heller’s legacy is one of innovation and dedication to making the world a more equitable place. As we continue to make profound contributions to the fields of social policy and health policy and management, we are cognizant of the changes that need to be made and how we can make them,” says Interim Dean Maria Madison . “Every day, our faculty and researchers commit themselves to improving health care access, promoting racial and economic equity, and advocating for improvements in disability rights, child poverty, and workforce and labor market conditions. It’s an honor to be recognized by our peer institutions for these efforts that impact meaningful change in our world.”

Led by the motto “knowledge advancing social justice,” Heller is a nationally-recognized research and educational institution at Brandeis University. The school, celebrating its 65th anniversary year in 2024, has expanded from a single doctoral program to include several master’s degrees spanning global and domestic social policy. Heller is also home to nine research centers and institutes renowned for conducting applied interdisciplinary research and active public engagement.