Molecular Biology, MSc

The program offers in-depth knowledge in molecular biology with an emphasis on both the theoretical and applied sides in the field of molecular biology.

Overview

The program offers in-depth knowledge in molecular biology with an emphasis on both the theoretical and applied sides in the field of molecular biology. This includes application of molecular biology techniques; a general knowledge of the molecular biology methods; ability to alter and modulate genes; a practical approach to scientific problems in multidisciplinary teams with an emphasis on medicine-related projects; understanding of the genomic data; planning and performing genetical modifications; setting up and testing recombinant expression systems for medicinal or industrial purposes; translation of laboratory results to clinical practice; obtaining, preserving, and evaluating genetic material; and the ability to test and establish personalized medicine-based approaches. Students can choose one of various specialization in either biochemistry and genomics.

Specialization: Biochemistry - Genomics.

Syllabus

1. Biochemistry of Metabolism, Biophysics, Human Physiology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Immunology, Medical Genome Biology, Radioisotope Techniques in Biomedicine, Methods of Molecular Biology, Cell and Organ Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Plant Molecular Biology, Problem-solving Exercises in Molecular Biology, Physiology of Prokaryotes and Molecular Virology.
2. Genomic Bioinformatics, Molecular Mechanism of diseases affecting large population, Signaling Pathways in the Cells, Enzymology, Post-translational Modification of Proteins.

Career prospects

Graduates may go on to a variety of subject-specific careers in research laboratories, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, environmental agencies, and at pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, and chemical companies.