Master in Molecular Medicine

Curriculum/Field of study

Tübingen’s Master’s program is an excellent choice for students seeking an advanced academic and laboratory research training program in modern cellular and molecular medicine with direct application to the study of human disease.

A particular strength of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tübingen is our highly acclaimed applied research in the specialized areas of neurosciences, immunology, oncology, and infection biology. Training in these specialized areas is offered by experts who are predominantly active researchers or clinical scientists. As expert teachers, they provide a comprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date overview of the area. Each student chooses two of the following four specialized areas:

Characteristics

The innovative Master’s program in Molecular Medicine is characterized by interdisciplinarity, practice orientation, and an international focus with the ambition to qualify future excellent scientists for medical research.

A particular strength of the Master’s program in Molecular Medicine at the University of Tübingen is its location within the thriving research culture of the Faculty of Medicine with its four focus areas of neurosciences, immunology, oncology, and infection biology, all of which have been deemed excellent by the Training in these focus areas is offered by experts who are predominantly active researchers or clinical scientists. As expert teachers, they provide a comprehensive and thoroughly up to date overview of the area.

Tübingen’s consecutive Master’s program lasts one academic year (two semesters) and encompasses a total of 60 ECTS. It is run by the Faculty of Medicine and the Graduate Training Centre of Neuroscience.

Our curriculum complies with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to ensure compatibility with other international programs. The bachelor’s program lasts four academic years (eight semesters) and encompasses a total of 240 ECTS credit points. To apply candidates need as a minimum entry requirement 240 credits (= 4-year degree or degree (BA)).

Program coordination/Administration

The Master’s program lasts one academic year (two semesters) and encompasses a total of 60 ECTS. The one-year curriculum is divided into two main parts, the first concentrating on deepening knowledge and advanced laboratory research training in two/or one of the above-mentioned areas (see below Studieninhalt/Course Content), the second on an individual research project (= Master’s thesis).

In the first semester, students can choose from a catalog of modules in two selected areas of specialization allowing the student to tailor the program to their individual or interests. A total of 5 modules (33 ECTS) must be taken.

The Master’s thesis Research Project (27 ECTS) in the second semester forms a major component of the course and entails five months’ full-time practical work in the laboratory on a novel piece of research. This element gives students experience in independently solving an experimental problem within the field of modern biomedical research and writing an extended report (approx. 50-60 pages). Students gain experience in laboratory work, knowledge of modern scientific methods, and practice in researching scientific literature.

Exchange programs

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tübingen maintains close cooperation with more than 40 universities all over the world, which offers our students the option to write their Master’s thesis in research departments abroad. The research placement is planned by the student in cooperation with our international coordinator and the chosen host institution.

Optional time abroad

You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure.

Here you will find general information and advice on studying abroad. In addition, some departments have their own subject-specific services providing information on studying abroad.