Molecular Biology

Molecular Biology Abschluss: Master

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Art: Studiengang
Abschluss: Master
Studienstart: Herbst-, Fr眉hjahrsemester
Struktur: 1 Studiengang & Wahlbereich
Regelstudienzeit: 3 Semester
Credits: 90
Sprache: Englisch
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This Master’s degree program is offered by the Biozentrum of the 星空传媒. It provides direct access to molecular biology research and teaching at the international top level in a working atmosphere which equally promotes professional and personal development. The core activity of the Master’s degree is a supervised practical research project of at least 12 months length. In parallel, the students attend lectures and seminars in their area of specialization. Possible areas of specialization are Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Computational Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Infection Biology, Microbiology, Neurobiology, and Structural Biology. The Master’s degree demonstrates the capacity to conduct a scientific research project and to present the results in written and oral form.

Focal areas of teaching and research

Research at the Biozentrum Basel covers a wide range of topics and techniques, aiming to understand the molecular organization of living organisms. Its main research fields include Computational and Theoretical Biology, Developmental, Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology, Evolution and Ecology, Genetics and Genomics, Microbiology, Infection Biology and Immunology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Physiology, Metabolism and Aging, Multicellular Dynamics, Neuroscience, Physics of Life, Signaling and Gene Regulation, Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, and Systems and Synthetic Biology. These research fields share common concepts and technologies and act in a synergic and collaborative manner. New relevant questions often emerge at the interface between disciplines, while innovative solutions can be provided by the individual techniques. Examples include uncovering the structure and function of macromolecules, deciphering regulatory circuits, or identifying fundamental principles underlying complex biological systems and their dynamic interactions.
Course structure

The Master of Science degree is the postgraduate degree after the Bachelor's programme. The program awards 90 ECTS credits in total. The Master’s degree program Molecular Biology is a so called «mono-course» consisting of only one core subject. One ECTS credit point corresponds to approximately 30 hours of study.

Master of Science (90 ECTS)

Molecular Biology
78 ECTS
Electives
12 ECTS

Mono-courses
Combination of subjects
The degree programs at the Faculty of Science generally consist of an in-depth subject with the possible addition of a second elective subject. The Master’s degree program Molecular Biology is a “mono-course” and does not include an elective subject.
Career opportunities

After successfully completing their Master’s degree the graduates are optimally qualified for a doctorate or to follow a profession in the life sciences. The subject Molecular Biology is of interdisciplinary nature and the career opportunities include activities in the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Practical applications of the subject are found in basic research, but also in business, society and politics. Numerous jobs are open within the university, in private industry, government service, schools and organizations, as researchers, communicators, teachers or advisors.
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Academic advice

Academic advice provided by faculty members can help with questions regarding the course content and structure of the specific subject/course (e.g. study and examination regulations, timetables, course structure, combination of subjects, working techniques, exam preparation).

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The Student Advice Center provides support with general questions about studying, choosing a course of study and career planning, as well as orientation and decision-making conflicts or questions about combining and changing courses.

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