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Overview
The importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for effective translation is also considered. Accordingly, the Master’s degree programme provides students in the interdisciplinary field of translational medical research with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in research at the frontiers between fundamental laboratory-based experimentation, clinical research and commercial exploitation.
Key Features
Graduates of the Translational Medical Research programme from Heidelberg University:
- have a thorough understanding of disease processes at the molecular and cellular levels, and possess up-to-date knowledge of the latest research in the fields of molecular and cellular biology relating to medical disorders
- have a good overview of clinical study design, drug development, and ethical issues and formalities relating to medical research, and of the cutting-edge methods and current problems in the diagnosis and therapy of medical disorders
- have an understanding of the players involved in the translational process, and how intellectual property can be protected and commercialised, for example in a start-up company
- are able to apply knowledge about the principles of translational research techniques to a broad range of medical questions.
Accreditation
This Masters Degree programme is currently undergoing reaccreditation, involving substantial structural changes.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Scientific Key Competences
- Advanced Laboratory Methods
- Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease Processes
- Disease Processes Lab
- Biostatistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biomedicine Biology Health Sciences View 29 other Masters in Biomedicine in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- proof of above average performance in a degree programme in Medicine, or in a degree programme with similar content, or in a degree programme in life sciences such as pharmacy, biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or health sciences.
- an official copy of the applicant’s current transcript of records issued by the university
- proof of practical experience applying basic bioscientific lab techniques worth at least 1 ECTS (30 hours)
- current proof of sufficient proficiency in English
- a letter of motivation written in English
- two letters of recommendation, preferably from a professor of the university where the applicant received their degree - the prerequisite for admission to this Master’s degree programme
- a CV in English which includes information about other practical activities and skills, research experience, or other experiences and qualifications which would be of relevance in the chosen degree programme
Tuition Fee
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International
3000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 EUR per semester during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 12 months.
- EU/EEA- Fees and contributions: 171.80 € / Semester
Living costs for Heidelberg
922 - 1397 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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