The IPHS offers: 

• an interdisciplinary program in the area of Health Sciences covering both research and complementary skills
• a flexible curriculum adapted to the particular educational background and specific research interest of the participant
• individual mentoring by senior scientists in addition to the principal investigator of the research project
• an excellent international reputation in research and education and unique training opportunities
• the degree philosophiae doctor (PhD) in Health Sciences or medicinae doctor/philosophiae doctor (MD/PhD) in Health Sciences, respectively, conferred after the successful completion of the IPHS