Infection Biology University of Lübeck

Overview

To solve these challenges, well-trained academics are needed in basic research, clinical and pharmaceutical research and development, teaching and training, diagnostics, epidemiology and health policy.

Based on the pathogen-host interaction in infections, students receive comprehensive theoretical and practical training in dealing with biological systems. They will be able to apply these skills not only in the study of infectious diseases, but also in other biomedical research areas.

Key Features

In addition to scientific and technical skills, students will also learn how to communicate scientific topics in English.

Furthermore, students will practise critical questioning of published scientific data, skills in documenting their own research data and the ability to present scientific content orally and in writing.

In addition, students are enabled to work independently in a scientific capacity and to acquire teamwork skills.

The skills acquired in lectures and seminars are practiced in various practicals and courses by solving scientific problems and designing practicable, implementable solutions for current scientific issues. In addition, students' awareness of ethical issues in biomedical research will be raised. It is strongly recommended that students choose their research topics individually for both internships and the Master's thesis and also organize their research stays abroad or in industry themselves.

At the end of the Infection Biology program at University of Lübeck, students should be able to apply their knowledge and skills competently, independently and successfully in an academic or industrial environment.

Career

The Master's degree program in Infection Biology prepares students for a career in science as well as in clinical and pharmaceutical research and development, university teaching and education.

Graduates are also trained in applied areas such as diagnostics, surveillance and epidemiology of infectious diseases as well as in health policy.

For a career in science or in a company, the Master's degree should be supplemented by a doctoral thesis, for which the institutes of our university and the Research Center Borstel offer excellent conditions.

A Master's degree or a doctorate, supplemented by additional courses and 2 to 3 years of professional experience in dealing with human pathogens and GMOs, is a prerequisite for applying to the relevant authorities for the so-called “Sachkunde”. This expertise is a prerequisite for appointment as a project manager in accordance with the Genetic Engineering Safety Ordinance (GenTSV).

Research with human pathogens and GMOs is strictly regulated by the Genetic Engineering Act, the Infection Protection Act and occupational health and safety: The Genetic Engineering Safety Ordinance (GenTSV), the Ordinance on Chemical Agents (GefStoffV), the Ordinance on Biological Agents (BioStoffV), Technical Rules (TRBA) and the Animal Disease Ordinance (TierSeuchERV) apply. Work with GMOs and human pathogens requires prior notification and official approval by the competent authorities/ministers.