Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy

What are the requirements for admission? What has to be done before starting the doctorate? What funding opportunities are there?

What insurance cover is required at the start of work?

When and where should I submit my application for doctorate admission? What documents are required for admission?

Is there a need to become a member of the FU Berlin? Is enrollment including the student ID card and the semester ticket necessary?

What is the standard processing time for the doctorate? What should I do if the standard processing time can not be met? How can a change of supervisor take place?

Is a monograph necessary or may a cumulative work also be submitted? What must be considered? What should be on the title page?

How many copies have to be submitted? What should be taken into account when submitting a cumulative thesis? Which forms are necessary for submitting the thesis?

Who appoints the doctoral committee? How is the review procedure organized? How long is the display period?

Who organizes the disputation? When should the disputation be announced? How many members of the doctoral committee must be present? How long does the disputation take?

When does the publication take place? Which kinds of publication are possible? Is the publication required for the award of the certificate?

When can the title be used? When and where do I get the certificate?