MSc in Molecular Biomedicine: Mechanisms of Disease, Molecular and Cellular Therapies, and Bioinnovation
INSTITUTION: NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Taught in English language 
DURATION (semesters): 4
ECTS (total): 120
TUITION: 4000
Scholarship is NOT offered
CITY: ATHENS
COOPERATION WITH OTHER INSTITUTE: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH CENTER
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ACCEPTED: 25
STUDENTS SELECTED BY: Application Evaluation - Interview
OBSERVATION OPTIONS: In Person
TOPICS
Science and Engineering
Health and Medicine
CONTACT
Secretary's e-mail: molecularbiomedicine@med.uoa.gr
PHONE NUMBER: +30 210 746 2605
Send e-mailDESCRIPTION - ACCEPTED STUDENTS CATEGORIES: The Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Program (MSc) entitled “Molecular Biomedicine: Mechanisms of Disease, Molecular and Cellular therapies and Bioinnovation” is supported by the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and by the BSRC “Alexander Fleming”. Its main objective is to provide education of international standing in the field of Biomedical Research and Bioinnovation. Post-graduate students will obtain a strong scientific background, experience and expertise in a highly vibrant and challenging field of modern science. The course language of instruction of the Program is English.
Objective: The main objectives of the MSc are to:
-Offer strong cross-disciplinary training in disease modeling, translational and clinical research, bioinformatics, immunology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology, functional genomics, and epigenetics.
-Provide knowledge and expertise in cutting-edge methodologies and research tools, including transgenic technologies, NGS, proteomics, advanced imaging, as well as phenotypic analysis of animal models of human diseases.
-Offer a variety of complementary, transferable skills, which will enhance the MSc Students’ career prospects in academic as well as non-academic routes.
-Expose students to the international scientific and industrial community and offer interactions with the private sector to provide training in drug development and evaluation platforms, biomarker development, and a deep insight into how fundamental discoveries and advances are translated to successful investments, thus fostering a culture of entrepreneurship.
-Train students to convey basic scientific knowledge in a professional environment, the scientific community or society in general.
KEYWORDS: Biology, Biological Sciences, Molecular Basis of Diseases, Precision Medicine, Biological Therapies, Cutting-Edge Technologies, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Bio innovation, Entrepreneurship
