Doctorate

In medicine, a distinction is made between the titles Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Science in Medical Sciences. The former is generally held by medical doctors and is usually acquired during clinical training (residency). The latter is acquired through exclusively scientific work in basic research in the natural sciences.

Medical Sciences

Students with a Master degree can apply for a doctoral position in the Section of Medicine.

The University of Fribourg provides access to doctoral schools in various biomedical domains. These aim to provide future scientists with important skills and a good network in one of the following subfields:

• Life Science and Medicine
  Fribourg Graduate School of Life Sciences

• Neuroscience
  BeNeFri Neuroscience Programme

• PhD in Public Health
  Swiss School of Public Health

The doctoral schools are optional, but it is recommended that all students enrol in one of the above-mentioned programmes.

Medicine

Since 2019, the Faculty has been able to award the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine. This degree certifies the ability to conduct high-quality scientific research based on independent original work.

A Master degree in medicine and a federal medical diploma are prerequisites for admission to a doctorate in medicine.