Molecular Medicine (Master's Programme)
What will you learn?
Molecular medicine is a rapidly evolving field of life science that combines sophisticated techniques and concepts from various disciplines such as cell- and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, and bioinformatics to study disease at the molecular level. By investigating the genes, proteins, and other molecules that are involved in the development and progression of disease, researchers can develop new diagnostic tools and therapies that target specific disease-causing molecules. In this way molecular medicine has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by providing more precise and effective treatments for a wide range of common diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular- and neurological diseases.
The MSc in Molecular Medicine is an international program with varied teaching methods and modern learning facilities. Teaching is provided by experts from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Natural Sciences at NTNU. The language of instruction is English. Active learning strategies are being used to engage students in their learning through problem-based learning (PBL), team-based learning (TBL), colloquiums, student presentations, laboratory exercises and project work.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is tightly integrated with St. Olav’s Hospital. Thus, students get to work in modern and high-tech laboratory environments side by side with researchers both from NTNU and St. Olav’s Hospital.
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate...
- has advanced knowledge within the field of molecular medicine and specialized insight in a limited area
- has thorough knowledge of the scholarly theories and methods in the field of molecular medicine
- can apply knowledge to new areas within the field of molecular medicine and related subjects
- can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the field of molecular medicine
Skills
The candidate...
- can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
- can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of molecular medicine and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
- can use relevant methods for research and scholarly development work in an independent manner
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics
General competencies
The candidate...
- can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
- can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
- can communicate extensive independent work, and masters language and terminology of the field of molecular medicine and related subjects
- can communicate about academic issues, analyzes and conclusions within the field of molecular medicine, both with specialists and the general public
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes
