Programme structure

Here you will find information to help you understand the programme’s structure.

Course overview

Year 1

The first year includes courses in cell biology and chemistry, genetics and current methods to understand how health and illness are determined by inheritance and environment in a broad perspective. This is followed by the study of cells in their environment and how interactions with the environment can lead to serious diseases.

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Biology & Chemistry of the Cell	Compulsory	1	30
Biochemistry & Cellular Metabolism	Compulsory	2	7.5
Genetics & Genomics	Compulsory	2	7.5
The Cell & its Environment	Compulsory	2	15

Year 2

The second year focuses on the development of human biology from the differentiation of stem cells to the creation of the nervous system out of nerve cells, physiological homeostasis and the role of the immune system in relation to health and disease. Furthermore, the year includes study of the pathogenicity of infectious agents, drug discovery and the treatment of common diseases.

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Developmental- and Stem Cell Biology	Compulsory	3	7.5
From Neuron to Nervous System	Compulsory	3	7.5
The Immune System	Compulsory	3	7.5
Host-Pathogen Interactions	Compulsory	3	7.5
Organ Systems & Homeostasis of the Human Body	Compulsory	4	15
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology & Drug Development	Compulsory	4	15

Year 3

The third year focuses on translational and molecular medicine, on the occurrence of medical needs in society and how biomedical knowledge and skills can respond to these needs in the future. The year concludes with applied studies, including the drafting of a research programme, obtaining funding and ethical approval for the programme, and finally executing a 20-week project, preferably at a biomedical research lab, which is to be reported in writing and orally defended at a review seminar.

Name	Type	Semester	Credits
Frontiers in Translational & Molecular Medicine	Compulsory	5	22.5
Applied Biomedicine	Compulsory	5	7.5
Biomedical Research Project, Bachelor Degree	Compulsory	6	30

Programme syllabus

The syllabus provides an overview of the programme. It outlines the admission requirements, lists the courses included, and explains which degree the studies lead to.

Syllabus (PDF, new tab)