Meet second-year MSc student Frederik. He reflects on the most surprising, most difficult, and best parts of the programme.

Study programme

The MSc programme in Human Biology is a 2-year programme taught in English. The programme is well funded, there are many courses and workload is substantial. 

 

Year 1


 

 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Human

Anatomy and Systems Physiology

 Pharmacology and Toxicology

Laboratory Animal Science

Advanced Cell Biology

Immunology and Microbiology


 Statistics and Data Analysis for Human Biologists

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology


 Human Pathophysiology
Clinical Rotation

Year 2

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4
Elective courses and/or Master Thesis Project Elective courses and/or Master Thesis Project

 

First Year

During the first year, you take a number of courses which provide basic introduction to key areas of study. The classes include scientific theory, problem-solving exercises, laboratory work, and patient demonstrations. The teaching consists of lectures, project work, and laboratory exercises.

 

Here you can read about the programmes compulsory courses.

 

Second Year 

In the second year, you take elective courses and write your thesis. 

 

You have a limited number of credits, which can be used for electives which you can find in the course catalogue.

Your elective credits can also be used for summer courses both at UCPH and abroad.

 

 

The thesis can be carried out at the university or combined with a research placement at pre-clinical or clinical laboratories, and private or public institutions. The master's project gives the student substantial experience in individual experimental work.

Some students write their thesis in research departments abroad. The research placement is planned by the student in cooperation with their chosen host institution and their main supervisor at UCPH.