PhD Program

The PhD PROGRAM covers all aspects of the Translational Medicine (TM) Cycle. The program helps students to become critical consumers of medical research papers, to gather primary data on health issues through questioning and observation, and to conduct biomedical research. Students will gain an understanding of the planning of clinical research—including systematic reviews, patient registries, and clinical trials—by designing an extended project in study groups, which are led by experienced members of the TM Centre.

Target Audience

• University graduates holding an MSc degree (bicyclical higher education), or students in the final year of a Master's degree program in medical, dental, pharmaceutical, or other health-related faculties, expecting to earn their diploma within six months.
• Good English communication skills are recommended (minimum B2 level – details here).

For the Bilateral PhD programme, applicants must be affiliated with a home university located outside of Hungary, emphasizing international collaboration in academic pursuits.

Outcomes of the Training

• Understand the concept of healthcare delivery science as part of the translational medicine cycle.
• Learn the key components of establishing a patient registry, launching a clinical trial, or conducting a systematic review with meta-analysis.
• Critically appraise clinical research studies using a systematic approach.
• Identify and develop the core knowledge and skills needed for translational research.
• Expand your international professional network in translational research.
• Obtain a PhD degree backed by high-level scientific achievements.
• Gain valuable skills in presentation, debate, language proficiency, and project organization.