Description de la branche d'études

The master in medical biology is intended for students who are interested in biological research in the medical field. Teaching focuses on the acquisition of key areas of expertise necessary for the development of new pre-clinical and clinical medical applications. This training gives students an in-depth knowledge of basic cellular functions, systems that transmit signals inside and among cells, human biology, and the normal and pathological functioning of the most important systems of the human organism.

La Maîtrise universitaire ès Sciences en biologie médicale est destinée à celles et ceux qui s’intéressent à la recherche biologique dans le domaine de la médecine. L’enseignement est axé sur l’acquisition de compétences-clés nécessaires pour le développement de nouvelles applications médicales pré-cliniques et cliniques. Cette formation offre de profondes connaissances des fonctions cellulaires de base, des systèmes de transmission de signaux à l’extérieur et entre les cellules, de la biologie humaine et du fonctionnement normal et pathologique des grands systèmes de l’organisme humain.

Description de la formation

Organisation des études

The first semester of the Master of Science in Medical Biology consists of an introduction to human biology in its broadest sense. The courses tackle fundamental cellular functions and systems of signal transduction within and between cells, as well as normal and pathological workings of the main systems of the human organism. Furthermore, it is possible to acquire a certificate for research on animals, or to follow a module in clinical research.

In the second semester students choose a field of specialisation among the following:

• Immunology & Cancer
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology & Toxicology

The courses in these fields allow the students to gain resources and specific knowledge in their chosen field. Concurrently, students integrate into one of the research groups associated with the Master degree and start their personal research work (Master research project).

The third semester is dedicated to the completion of the Master research project

Le master représente le second diplôme universitaire après le bachelor et équivaut généralement à l'acquisition de 90-120 crédits ECTS.

Plan de la formation

Master en biologie médicale	Crédits ECTS
1er semestre (Module 1 & 2)
Common courses (Module 1) Courses, seminars and exercises in: Cellular Biology Immunology Intracellular Signalling Medical Microbiology Mouse Models Genetics Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Diseases Neuroscience and Brain Diseases Pharmacology Scientific Method and Communication Biostatistics Practical Project: first step (Module 2)	30
2e semestre (Module 3 & 4)
One track among the below proposals: Immunology and Cancer Neuroscience Pharmacology and Toxicology Optional modules: Training in Animal Experimentation, or Clinical Research	15
3e semestre (Module 4)
Master Thesis	45
Total	90

1 crédit ECTS correspond environ à 25-30 heures de travail.

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Combinaison des branches

Le programme "Medical Biology" ne permet pas de combinaison de branches.

Description en branche secondaire ou hors faculté

La branche ne peut pas être étudiée comme branche secondaire.