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PhD Courses

Erasmus MC Graduate School offers PhD education and training that focusses on improving theoretical knowledge of a specific topic, or on improving certain skills that you need as an independent scientist. 

PhD Competence Model

The PhD education and training that Erasmus MC Graduate School offers is based on the PhD Competence Model. The PhD Competence Model is a professional development and self-assessment framework originally developed by Dutch University Medical Centers (UMCs). It helps PhD candidates monitor their progress, identify training needs, and prepare for careers both inside and outside of academia.

PhD Competence Model

Course overview

Below you will find lists of all PhD education and training that Erasmus MC Graduate School offers. Visit the EUR course catalogue for more information about a specific course (e.g., course dates, schedule of the course day(s)) and to register.

Registration opens approximately 3 months before the start date of a course.

For the course locations, go to the PhD Education Timetable in MyTimetable.
Acting according to ethical standards, safeguarding scientific integrity, and complying with safety protocols and relevant policies.
Course title Course code
Basic and Translational Oncology PHD-002
Introduction to Bayesian Statistics and JASP PHD-010
Introduction to Biostatistics (Module I) PHD-011
R Course (Module II) PHD-013
Survival Analysis (Module III) PHD-014
Basic Human Genetics PHD-015
Microscopic Image Analysis: From Theory to Practice PHD-017
Advanced Course on Applications in Flow Cytometry PHD-018
Introduction to Microbiomics PHD-019
SCORE Course: Stem Cells, Organoids and Regenerative Medicine PHD-007

 

Acting according to ethical standards, safeguarding scientific integrity, and complying with safety protocols and relevant policies.

 

Course title Course code
Scientific Integrity PHD-001
Safe Laboratory Techniques PHD-003
Good Research Practices PHD-006

Effectively conveying ideas, facts, and results to colleagues, the public, and the media through various communication channels.

Course title Course code
Science based Writing for PhD Candidates - From Data to Publication PHD-005
Design & Pitch a Good Poster PHD-008
Presenting - A skill you can learn PHD-009

Defining learning outcomes and presenting material in an engaging and appropriate manner for specific target groups.

Course title Course code
Courses coming soon! -

Optimizing personal behavior, self-management, and qualities to achieve better professional and personal outcomes.

Course title Course code
Personal Leadership & Communication (also cat. 7) PHD-012
Intervision for PhD candidates PHD-016

Acting according to ethical standards, safeguarding scientific integrity, and complying with safety protocols and relevant policies.

 

Course title Course code
PhD Introduction Session PHD-004
Workshop on Career Development Coming soon

Managing and developing projects, fostering effective teamwork, and mentoring or coaching others (e.g., students).

Course title Course code
Personal leadership & communication (also cat. 5) PHD-012

External courses and e-learnings

Track Title
Core Eduweb
Core National AI Healthcare Course
Core Coursera
Core Language courses
Core Voice of Young Sciences program (workshops, resources and more)
Biomedical Free Bio Informatics e-learning

 

Upcoming events, meetings and seminars

Title Registration Date
Neuroscience Seminar Series Registration via neuroscience@erasmusmc.nl Mondays 17.00h - 18.00h
Hematology Lectures More info via link Mondays, Thursday, 16.00h - 17.00h
Dutch Young Virologists Seminars Registration via link Once per month, Wednesdays, 16:00h-17:00h
JNI Oncology Lectures More info via link Once per month, Wednesdays, 11.00h
Futurelab Courses (Market Approval, Clinical Development & Intellectual Property) More info via link Usually in spring and fall

Other

 

Support and well-being
Vacancies
Scholarships
Healthy Start Convergence
Scientific Writing Course
Open Sciences: A practical guide for early-career researchers
Other courses (Agora)