Doctorates in Natural Sciences
| Degree | Dr. rer. nat. |
| Standard period of study | 3 years (180 credits) |
| Language of instruction | German / English |
| University places | Unlimited places |
As of the summer semester 2015, the Faculty of Natural Sciences offers a structured doctoral study program for its doctoral students. Within the standard period of study of three years, the doctoral candidates complete modules totaling 30 credits while working on their dissertation.
After successful completion of the doctoral study program and the doctoral degree, the doctoral candidates will receive a certificate of their participation in the doctoral study program. This will include information about the completed modules as well as the title and grade of the dissertation.
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | - |