Dr. Christian Wahl Schott

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Christian Wahl Schott. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Christian Wahl-Schott is a Full Professor and Director at the Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology at the Biomedical Center of LMU Munich. His research focuses on ion channels and their role in health and disease. He aims to combine basic research with translational approaches to identify mechanisms underlying physiological functions and pathophysiological dysfunctions of ion channels in clinically relevant human diseases. Before his current role, he served as the Director of the Institute of Neurophysiology at the Medizinische Hochschule Hannover from 2018 to 2022. His academic career includes a professorship in Molecular Pharmacology in the Department of Pharmacy at LMU Munich. He has a background in pharmacology, having completed his MD at the University of Freiburg. He has also held various research and clinical positions, including a clinician-scientist role at the University Hospital of LMU Munich. His work has greatly contributed to the understanding of ion channels within the context of human health and disease.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2022-01-01 — Present

Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology • Munich, Germany

Leading the institute and conducting research on cardiovascular physiology.

Director

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Institute of Neurophysiology • Hannover, Germany

Oversaw research in neurophysiology and ion channels.

Professor

2007-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Department of Pharmacy, LMU Munich • Munich, Germany

Taught and conducted research in molecular pharmacology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2000-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Department of Pharmacy, LMU Munich • Munich, Germany

Engaged in pharmacology research.

Clinician Scientist

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Department of Medicine I, University Hospital, LMU Munich • Munich, Germany

Performed clinical and translational research.

Requirements for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related quantitative field At least 75% of Bachelor's curriculum completed at time of application
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae in English
  • Motivation letter (2000-3000 characters)
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
  • Explanation of grading scale
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Faculty of Economics. GRE is NOT required for the standard M.Sc. Economics.