MSc Molecular Medicine at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The Master of Science in Molecular Medicine primarily focuses on biomedical issues and examines those using methods and experimental approaches from the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology. The skills acquired in this programme can be used in biomedical research and medical biotechnology. This degree programme meets the quickly growing need in the field of molecular and biomedical research for scholars with basic knowledge of medicine and natural science.

Faculty: Medical school  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Particular emphasis will be placed on current research results in molecular pathology and molecular pharmacology. A wide range of specialized disciplines allows students to become familiar not only with the work in a clinic (through residencies at intensive care units and in other positions working with patients) but also with specific modern methods in molecular biology for pure and applied research.

Career pathways

Graduates of the MSc in Molecular Medicine will find an ever-expanding range of career opportunities available to them, including positions in biological research institutes, clinics, biotechnology companies, and state authorities. One key area of work is pharmaceutical research. This branch is predicted to experience enormous growth in the near future.

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