Structured doctoral programmes
Structured doctoral programmes
The UMO offers doctorates in medicine, health sciences and natural sciences or engineering, which can be completed nationally or binationally.
Paul Atigbire
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Doctoral student in biochemistry at the Universities of Oldenburg and Groningen
„You get an experience in two countries and the promise of a joint degree and that was quite unique.”
Sophie Ellermann
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Doctoral student in biology at the Universities of Oldenburg and Groningen.
"I have been interested in getting to know different sites and learning about the different perspectives. [...] having a very strong focus on clinical application appealed to me as well."
Arber Gashi
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Physician in internal medicine, Geriatrics and research associate in Geriatrics at the Department of Health Services Research, pursuing an MD/PhD.
„Science is fun, especially medical science and if you can find a programme that fits your passion, then go for it! In this last year, it has been very fun for me working in a multidisciplinary team. It widens your spectrum of knowledge and I would strongly suggest [doing an MD/PhD]”