Overview

The importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for effective translation is also considered. Accordingly, the Master’s degree programme provides students in the interdisciplinary field of translational medical research with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in research at the frontiers between fundamental laboratory-based experimentation, clinical research and commercial exploitation.

Key Features

Graduates of the Translational Medical Research programme from Heidelberg University:

have a thorough understanding of disease processes at the molecular and cellular levels, and possess up-to-date knowledge of the latest research in the fields of molecular and cellular biology relating to medical disorders
have a good overview of clinical study design, drug development, and ethical issues and formalities relating to medical research, and of the cutting-edge methods and current problems in the diagnosis and therapy of medical disorders
have an understanding of the players involved in the translational process, and how intellectual property can be protected and commercialised, for example in a start-up company
are able to apply knowledge about the principles of translational research techniques to a broad range of medical questions.

Accreditation

This Masters Degree programme is currently undergoing reaccreditation, involving substantial structural changes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Key Competences

Advanced Laboratory Methods

Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease Processes

Disease Processes Lab

Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Translation & Interpreting View 16 other Masters in Biomedical Science in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for admission to a Master’s degree programme

Certificate of the undergraduate degree programme

Certificate of enrolment from the most-recently attended university.

Proof of previous achievements in the Master's degree programme

Students applying for a transfer or change of institution from a non-German university must also submit: a certificate of transferable grades from the relevant subject area

Statement of sufficient financing for completion of the course of study. This does not apply for applications from EU/EEA member states and applicants with a German university entrance qualification.

Uncertified copy of the applicant’s passport.
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For applicants with certificates from Vietnam, the People's Republic of China and India: Original of the APS certificate from the relevant Academic Examination Body.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

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Additional Details

EU/EEA- Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / Semester

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

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