Profile and Career

Human Biology is a renowned 2-year interdisciplinary elite MSc programme, offering advanced theoretical and experimental training.

The programme gives the students a comprehensive understanding of the human organism in health and disease by focusing on integrated and mechanism oriented pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

The degree is aimed at students with a bachelor's degree from within all fields of health or natural sciences.

 

Training at the highest academic level
It is an ambitious study programme that provides advanced theoretical and experimental training within the fields of molecular biology and the natural sciences. The aim is to provide students with the necessary skills and qualifications to start an independent research career.

Interdisciplinary study
During the programme, students are exposed to several disciplines and can connect and integrate different areas of study and scientific approaches.

Students come from a variety of academic backgrounds which enhances the interdisciplinary element of the programme.

A fully international programme
The programme is taught entirely in English and is an international research-oriented masters degree. The student body is very internationally diverse.

Focus on research
As a student, you will develop skills in research methodology and laboratory techniques. As part of your thesis, you have the opportunity to spend the 2nd year of your degree conducting independent research in hospitals, clinical departments, large pharmaceutical companies, or leading biotech firms in Denmark and internationally.

The degree is an excellent basis for further PhD biomedical research.

Small teams & flexibility
You have the opportunity to influence course content and help shape your degree so that topics you find relevant are represented.

Students also benefit from the opportunity to work in small focused teams.

 

 

The programme focuses on the study of the biological processes affecting human beings. The broad study of human biology combined with substantial research and experimentation work gives students a unique set of biomedical and research skills.

Graduates will be able to conduct independent research, as well as to evaluate and consult on complex problems relating to human health.

After completing the course Laboratory Animal Science, students obtain a legal license to perform independent research within this field.

 

 

With a degree in Human Biology, you are prepared for a wide range of careers within research, development, and consulting. Additionally, it is an excellent foundation for further PhD research as more than 50% graduates continue as PhD students.

Graduates are employed in both the public and private sector, for instance, in:

  • the biomedical industry
  • the environment sector
  • large biotechnology companies
  • food technology firms
  • research centers
  • hospitals
  • academic institutions

There is close to no unemployment for graduates. More than half of graduates continue with a Ph.D. and pursue a career in research.