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Master of Science in Molecular Medicine
Master of Science in Molecular
Medicine
NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 30
ADDRESS: NTNU, Faculty of Medicine,
NO-7489 Trondheim,Norway
PHONE: +47 73 55 04 00
E-MAIL: studie
@
medisin.ntnu.no
URL: www.ntnu.edu/studies/msmolmed/
STUDY ADVISORS:
lars.gronflaten
@
ntnu.no
marit.barstad
@
ntnu.no
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND
APPLICATION DEADLINE: see page 1.
ABOUT THE PRGRAMME
The field of Molecular Medicine is often
referred to as “tomorrow’s medicine”. It
aims to provide a molecular understanding
of how normal cellular processes change,
fail or are destroyed by disease.
The mapping of the human genome in 2003
was a turning point, and our knowledge
and understanding of molecules in living
organisms are advancing at a fast rate.
Modern technologies such as high-throug-
hput analyses (microarray and proteomics)
enable us to study thousands of genes and
proteins simultaneously. This provides the
foundation for a totally new understanding
of biological systems and generates fresh
hypotheses about the importance of genes
and proteins for different diseases.
The purpose of the MSc programme is to
develop knowledge and skills in cellular
and molecular biology. These have applica-
tions in both research and practical clinical
work, and will contribute to an increased
understanding of processes, diagnostics,
and treatment of diseases.
STUDY ENVIRONMENT
In the Laboratory Centre at Øya Cam-
pus, students get to work in high-tech
laboratory environments side by side with
researchers from NTNU, Sør-Trøndelag
University College and St. Olav’s University
Hospital.
Molecular Medicine is a rapidly changing
field, which requires inter-disciplinary
insight. Teaching in the MSc programme
is provided by the Faculty of Medicine
and the Faculty of Natural Sciences and
Technology at NTNU, in cooperation
with the Faculty of Technology at Sør-
Trøndelag University College. Experts
from other institutions also contribute to
the teaching.
The teaching includes lectures, problem-
based learning, colloquiums, laboratory
exercises and project work, and takes
place in modern learning facilities. The
language of teaching is English.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The MSc in Molecular Medicine qualifies
graduates for a wide range of careers,
including research in hospitals, univer-
sities, colleges and research institutes,
teaching, practical clinical work and
technical executive positions in hospital
laboratories, and positions in pharmaceu-
ticals. Completion of the MSc degree is a
qualification for study at the PhD level.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s de-
gree (or 3-year equivalent) in biology, bio-
medical science, biotechnology, chemistry,
medicine or similar, with an average grade
equal to or higher than the Norwegian
“C”. Some previous knowledge of cell and
molecular biology is recommended.
ADVANTAGES
The wide range of research exper-
tise among faculty members, and close
interaction with clinical environments at St.
Olav’s University Hospital, mean that the
standard of research and thesis projects is
very high. Since the MSc is an international
programme, you will meet fellow students
with different educational and ethnical
backgrounds. The MSc also provides an
opportunity to develop your skills in the
English language.
EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZATION
Topics of the master’s thesis have included
human genetics, immunology, cancer
and DNA repair, microbial genetics, gene
expression, and molecular mechanisms
of nutrition. Visit our webpage for a list
of past master's theses in Molecular
Medicine.
Rapid developments of medi-
cal technology and new kinds
of conceptual thinking within
the field of biology have
increased the need for labora-
tory specialisation. NTNU
offers an MSc in Molecular
Medicine tailored to meet this
demand.
Photo: Geir Mogen