Program Overview

Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (Research)

The Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (MMD) programme is a research master's programme that provides an excellent foundation for a career in academic or commercial research. This internationally acclaimed programme offers a broad and interdisciplinary approach to disease-related biomedical research, translating it into molecular and clinical experimental research in patients.

Programme Overview

• The programme is organised along three major educational themes:
  • Immunity, infection, and inflammation
  • Metabolism, transport, and motion
  • Cell growth and differentiation
• It offers a thorough training in skills such as academic writing, applying for grants, and the verbal and written presentation of research results.
• The programme includes theoretical courses and two research-training periods, providing a unique opportunity for specialisation in the form of electives and internships.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the programme, students must meet specific requirements. These requirements can be found on the programme's admission and application webpage.

Career Prospects

Graduates in MMD are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge of multidisciplinary research in the mechanisms of disease and in state-of-the-art diagnostic methods and technologies. They develop a highly critical, independent approach to problem-solving and acquire basic management skills needed to lead R&D projects in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Most graduates will enter an international PhD programme to continue with research in academia or industry.

Research

Research within the graduate school is closely linked to the clinic. Researchers involved in the MMD programme aim to translate results from research into molecular life sciences to treatments for patients. Examples include the translation of insights into the biology of antigen-presenting cells into new immunological cancer therapies and understanding the mutations underlying blindness into the development of gene therapies for patients with inherited blindness.

Tuition and Grants

Students pay an annual tuition fee, which varies depending on their personal situation. More information on tuition rates and potential grants can be found on the programme's tuition webpage.

Related Programmes

• Biomedical Sciences: This master's programme ranges from molecule to man to population and society, with the common aim to improve patient health and well-being. Students choose a specialisation and career profile based on personal interests. ###