Molecular Biology, MSc

Academic discipline: Natural Sciences

Qualification: Molecular Biologist

Starting date: September

Language requirements: English language proficiency (CEFR level B2 , assessed at the entrance interview)

Academic requirements: BSc or higher degrees from the following fields: biology, chemistry, environmental studies, bioengineering, agricultural or medical and health sciences) may apply to our Molecular Biology MSc program if as part of their bachelor studies they completed minimum 70 credits from required criteria subjects (6 credits from mathematics, 6 credits from informatics, 4 credits from physics, 20 credits from chemistry, and 60 credits from biology). Detailed transcript (containing name of subject, number of contact hours, grade/mark received, credit) is compulsory to submit with the application documents.

Duration: 4 semesters

ECTS credits: 120 credits

Tuition Fee: 8,500 USD/year

One-time fees: Application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

Short description:

The MSc in Molecular Biology program aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of molecular biology. This includes the application of molecular biology techniques; a general understanding of molecular biology methods; the ability to alter and modulate genes; a practical approach to scientific problems in multidisciplinary teams, with an emphasis on medicine-related projects; understanding genomic data; planning and performing genetic modifications; setting up and testing recombinant expression systems for medicinal or industrial purposes; translating laboratory results to clinical practice; obtaining, preserving, and evaluating genetic material; and the ability to test and establish personalized medicine-based approaches. Students can specialize in the fields of biochemistry and genomics.

Specializations:

Biochemistry
Genomics

Lecture, seminar: 59%

Practice: 41%

Internship/Practice: Students should carry out field practice at a research institute.

Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):

Year 1: Biochemistry of Metabolism, Biophysics, Human Physiology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Immunology, Medical Genome Biology, Radioisotope Techniques in Biomedicine, Methods of Molecular Biology, Cell and Organ Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Plant Molecular Biology, Problem-solving Exercises in Molecular Biology, Physiology of Prokaryotes and Molecular Virology.
Year 2: Genomic Bioinformatics, Molecular Mechanism of diseases affecting large population, Signalling Pathways in the Cells, Enzymology, Post-translational Modification of Proteins.

Career prospects: Graduates may pursue a variety of subject-specific careers in research laboratories, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, environmental agencies, and at pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, and chemical companies.

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