You can enroll in the Doctoral Degree program in Medical Sciences all year round. However, it is recommended to enroll by the beginning of a semester in order to be able to fully take part in all of the lectures and classes.

Dissertation supervisors are organized as part of a so-called “Doctoral School”. You can download a list of members and their affiliation on the Doctoral Degree homepage.

No, but the co-supervisor should hold a scientific doctorate degree. Dr.med.univ. is insufficient.

No, co-supervisors can be associated with any university. In accordance with § 7 Sec. 6 of the curriculum, one dissertation committee member should even be employed at or affiliated with an external institute or a different department.

Yes, co-supervisors should be an active part of your dissertation from the start. They should be in a position to be able to provide you with support and academic advising.

You will be asked to present your dissertation topic to your dissertation committee and talk about your work plan. Each student is expected to arrange the date and time individually with his/her supervisors. The student and the dissertation-committee can coordinate and choose the presentation format .

Each semester, your supervisor is required to confirm the progress on your dissertation.

To successfully complete the class “Dissertation Topic”, you need to fill out, sign, and submit (doktorat_MED@jku.at) the form: “Presentation of the Dissertation Topic and the Work Plan for the Dissertation Committee”. Please include the slides from your presentation, unless it contains confidential information. Please use the form “Progress Report” for the class “Doctoral Dissertation”. This form must also be filled out, signed, and sent via e-mail to: doktorat_MED@jku.at.

The form “Presentation of the Dissertation Topic and the Work Plan for the Dissertation Committee” is available for download in KUSSS, opens an external URL in a new window, next to the course.

You can use the same blank forms each semester.

You can choose any class offered at the JKU to fulfill elective requirements as outlined in your curriculum. All of the available courses at the JKU Linz are listed in the course catalog, opens an external URL in a new window.

You can choose any gender-related class in the amount of a minimum of 3 ECTS credits in total.

No, this is only a suggestion as to how you can structure your program. Please note that some classes may be offered only during the Winter Semester or during the Summer Semester as stated.

In this case, you are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the class in order to successfully pass the course.

No, you have to decide for one degree or the other and indicate your choice of degree in the application form prior being accepted to the program.

You need to withdraw the application. If the application is not withdrawn, the JKU Admissions Office will grant admission to the PhD program and reject admission to the Dr.scient.med program.

In contrast to the Dr.scient.med, the Doctor of Philosophy program requires you to publish a paper in an international, highly ranked peer-reviewed journal as a first author in order to earn a PhD degree.

Yes, you can switch between the PhD and Dr.scient.med program, even if you have not yet completed either program. Please contact the JKU Admissions Office.

If you have a question regarding classes for your studies, please contact the Center for Medical Education: zml@jku.at.

If you have a general inquiry, please send an e-mail to: doktorat_MED@jku.at.