Doctorate Medical Science (Dr. scient. med.)

The part-time doctoral program in medical science (Dr. scient. med.) promotes an understanding of the methods and competencies of scientific, interdisciplinary cooperation between clinical research and basic research, familiarises students with the methods and concepts of medical science and prepares them for work in predominantly clinical, but also natural science and/or health science-oriented research.

It is aimed at persons who have successfully completed a relevant university course and who wish to acquire or further develop research competence within the framework of their current or future activities. Relevant subjects are understood to be all courses of study completed whose curricula focus on imparting knowledge and skills relevant to medicine, nursing, health, or the natural sciences.

Selection process

The selection decision will be made with regard to the suitability and motivation of the applicant for the chosen degree program. Aptitude is based on relevant previous training, professional experience, any publications, and presentations.

The university management, together with the head of the study program, will make an initial pre-selection based on the application documents. All applicants included in this pre-selection will be invited by a selection committee of the Faculty of Medical Sciences to a selection interview in Liechtenstein. The committee consists of a representative of the university management, the program management, and at least two members from the circle of lecturers.

The Selection Committee makes a recommendation regarding the admission or rejection of each applicant.

Registration

A complete written application must be submitted to the UFL within the published application period. The application includes

• A completed registration form,
• A resume with a passport photo,
• Proof of degree (original or certified copy),
• A copy of the passport or identity card,
• A letter of motivation

Registration for 2022

• Start of studies: 15th October 2022
• Registration deadline: 30th June 2022
• Information event:
• 22/2/2022
• 26/4/2022
• 21/6/2022
  • 22/2/2022
  • 26/4/2022
  • 21/6/2022

Duration and scope

The duration of the doctoral program in Medical Science (Dr. scient. med.) is four years (8 semesters) and corresponds to 180 ECTS credits. With the exception of a few modules, which are also taught on Thursdays, the courses take place on Fridays and Saturdays once a month at the UFL. We give great importance to regular attendance for the courses. To graduate successfully, a minimum of 80 percent of the courses must be attended.

Doctoral examination

The doctoral examination is open to the public. The doctoral examination consists of a lecture by the doctoral student on the dissertation topic and a survey in which the doctoral student must demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the field of the dissertation as well as teaching content.