Molecular Medicine University of Göttingen

Overview

The prerequisite is a Bachelor's degree with a scientific or molecular medicine focus. In-depth knowledge is taught in molecular medicine and clinical-theoretical subjects such as immunology, oncology, genetics, pharmacology and cell biology. Particularly noteworthy are the three laboratory internships, each lasting eight weeks. They offer students the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge directly in modern laboratories.

The Masters program in Molecular Medicine from University of Göttingen expands upon the scientific and medical knowledge base acquired in Bachelor programs and explores in depth the molecular aspects of medicine. Its goal is to train students thoroughly in an area of ​​application of molecular medicine. It should enable students to engage in independent and creative research at the crossroads of medicine and basic science.

Careers

A graduate of the Master's program in Molecular Medicine should have solid knowledge of the methods of scientific research as well as be able to apply a wide spectrum of molecular-medical methods to provide concrete solutions to scientific problems.

Graduates secure positions in all areas of medical research, laboratory diagnostics, and medical biotechnology, in both the academic and the commercial sectors. Places of employment include:

• clinics: molecular and biochemical diagnostics, clinical research, etc.;
• government agencies: criminal investigation offices, public health departments, commercial regulatory authorities, environmental protection agencies, medical associations;
• places of academic research: universities, Max Planck Institutes and other large research institutions;
• industrial settings: biomedical technology, production and quality control, basic research and development, publishing, marketing, administration;
• private laboratories: molecular diagnostics and analysis, environmental protection;
• other institutions: ministries, research advancement organizations, technology transfer facilities