Molecular Medicine (M.Sc.)
Translational Research in Biomedicine
Would you like to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of molecules and achieve groundbreaking research results? Then the Master’s degree program “Molecular Medicine” is just right for you!
In this highly specialized degree program, you will acquire the extensive knowledge and practical skills to understand, diagnose and treat diseases at the molecular level. You will get the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and participate in current research projects that will shape the medicine of tomorrow.
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Admission
- Qualification assessment
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters
- Teaching language
- completely in English
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Special ways to study
- International degree program
Program overview
What is the degree program about?
This degree program builds on the Bachelor’s degree program in Molecular Medicine. Students can expand and refine their knowledge of molecular and cellular subjects. They focus on practical experimental laboratory work as well as on the academic discussion and critical analysis of research findings. They are also introduced to a wide range of modern laboratory methods.
Signaling pathways, pathomechanisms, molecular basis of human disorders and molecular switches as therapeutic targets – these are only a few of the aspects covered in the Master’s degree program in Molecular Medicine. This consecutive program covers a large range of topics from basic principles of human development to detailed signaling cascades on the single cell level. In addition to the theoretical background taught in lectures and seminars, the curriculum offers a lot of practical training in different areas of basic and translational research.
Compulsory subjects
- 35 ECTS in the 1st and 2nd semester
- Advanced lectures in molecular medicine 1 and 2
- Laboratory animal science and biological safety
- Architecture of biopolymers
- Research design
Compulsory electives
- 55 ECTS in the 1st to 3rd semesters
- Seminar modules, e. g. genetics and genomics, molecular neuroscience or essential concepts in modern virology
- Practical research training (international internship possible)
- Project development
- Elective module
Master’s thesis
- 30 ECTS in the 4th semester
- Interest in studying the natural sciences with a strong connection to medicine
- Desire to work independently in a research laboratory
- Proactive attitude in organizing the practical module
- In the first semester, each student is assigned a lecturer as a mentor, whom you can ask anything about your studies.
- We admit only approx. 25 students per semester to the program. This ensures a very good supervision ratio.
- Laboratory practicals are an essential part of the program, so you learn to plan experiments and work on projects independently at an early stage and can live out your thirst for research.
- Industry internships can be included.
Many graduates work in scientific research at universities, Max Planck Institutes and other major research institutions in Germany or abroad. However, one can also work in other fields, e.g.
- Basic research and development, biomedical engineering, production and quality control, administrative tasks and marketing in the pharmaceutical industry
- Molecular and biochemical diagnostics in clinics and private laboratories
- Monitoring tasks in administration and laboratory diagnostics (e.g. inspection offices)
- Publication and publishing in the scientific field
- Public administration, such as local health authorities
Application for a Degree Program
Admission Requirements and Application
Admission
- Master: Qualification assessment
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 31.05.
- Summer semester: nicht möglich
Language skills
- English level B2 (CEFR)
- German language skills for international applicants: No DSH, English (level B2, CEFR)
Content related master requirements
First degree in Natural or Life Sciences – especially Molecular Medicine or Biomedical Science – and good medical and molecular knowledge. Grade of at least 2.5 (good). Participation in the admission test.
