Program Overview

Cancer Biology and Clinical Oncology

PhD

Doctorate

Overview

This PhD equips the next generation of researchers and leaders with the knowledge and skills to influence innovation, policy and practice in cancer-related sciences.

Program Description

The PhD in Cancer Biology and Clinical Oncology is jointly offered by the School of Medicine and the School of Sciences. The program trains candidates to become independent scholars and researchers in biomedical sciences, contributing to progress in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.

Program Structure

• Duration: 3 years
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 180

Program Requirements

• Degree Requirements: 180 ECTS
• Specific Coursework/Courses: 20 ECTS
• Ph.D. Research Work: 120 ECTS
• Comprehensive Qualifying Examination: 10 ECTS
• Preparation and Submission of a Dissertation Proposal: 10 ECTS
• Ph.D. Dissertation: 20 ECTS

Specific Coursework/Courses

• LFS700: Advanced Research Methodology and Biostatistics (10 ECTS)
• PCB700: Advanced Research Topics in Cancer Biology and Clinical Oncology (10 ECTS)

Admission Process

• Application: The application must be submitted using the application form.
• Supporting Materials: The necessary supporting materials accompanying the application are listed in the application form.
• Final Selection: Based on the assessment of the applicants' qualifications and a personal interview(s).

General Information for Doctoral Studies

• Application Deadlines:
  • For EU Applicants:
    • Fall Semester: 15 June per year (if positions remain available, additional applications for these positions are accepted by 15 September per year)
    • Spring Semester: 15 January per year
  • For Non-EU Applicants (Due to visa requirements):
    • Fall Semester: 15 June per year
    • Spring Semester: 1 December per year

Call for Applications for Doctoral Studies

• Program Announcement: A limited number of places for doctoral studies are announced each year.
• Application and Admission Procedure:
  1. The program is offered in English.
  2. Interested applicants are required to submit a research proposal with their application.
  3. The application must be submitted using the application form.
  4. The necessary supporting materials accompanying the application are listed in the application form.
  5. Final selection is based on the assessment of the applicants' qualifications and a personal interview(s).