Programme Structure

During the first year at the Molecular Biomedicine programme you follow compulsory courses in molecular pathology, bioinformatics, and statistics. In addition, you must participate in elective and restricted elective courses totalling 30 ECTS.

The restricted elective and elective courses can cover such topics as cancer biology, neuroscience, or laboratory animal science. However, you may also choose from a large number of courses offered throughout the University of Copenhagen.

On all compulsory, restricted elective, and elective courses teaching is in English. Likewise, all exams are in English.

Do a Project in Practice or Study Abroad

As part of the programme, you can choose to do a project in practice in collaboration with a company or an institution.

If you wish to study abroad you can attend international summer schools or courses. However, you must apply for a pre-approval of such study activities.

Master's Thesis

It is possible to do your thesis projects at many laboratories at the University of Copenhagen, at several research institutions, or in the biomedical industry.

First, you select a thesis supervisor based on your specific field of interest. In this process, you can seek the assistance of the Head of Studies. When you have found a thesis supervisor, the two of you will formulate an independent research project that is part of the larger context in the supervisor's field of research. The goal of your project will be to obtain new molecular biomedical insight in the field of study.

You then join the supervisor's research group and laboratory and remain associated with this group for the rest of your time in the programme. During that time, you are expected to work in the laboratory whenever you are not busy with coursework.

The project work is concluded with a written scientific report on the experimental work carried out, and you present your findings at an oral exam that takes the form of a scientific defense, with two examiners responsible for questioning your results and conclusions.

 

The programme can be structured in two ways, depending on whether you start your studies in September or February:

Programme Overview, Study Start in September

Compulsory courses: 30 ECTS
Restricted elective courses: 15 ECTS
Elective courses: 15 ECTS
Thesis: 60 ECTS

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
Year 1 Molecular Pathology Statistics for Molecular Biomedicine Data Science for Genomics
Elective Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective
Year 2 Thesis

One block each year equals nine weeks of study and 15 ECTS.

Programme Overview, Study Start in February

Study start in February is only for students with a reserved access to the programme. Read about reserved access here >>

Compulsory courses: 30 ECTS
Restricted elective courses: 15 ECTS
Elective courses: 15 ECTS
Thesis: 60 ECTS

Block 3 Block 4 Block 1 Block 2
Year 1 Statistics for Molecular Biomedicine Data Science for Genomics Molecular Pathology
Elective Restricted elective Elective Restricted elective
Year 2 Thesis

One block each year equals nine weeks of study and 15 ECTS.

Restricted Elective Courses

Choose your restricted elective courses from the list below. Click on each course for a detailed description.