General provisions

The course is offered as a part of the Master's programs in the Faculty of Medicine.

Entry requirements

Basic university education of at least 240 credits, including Bachelor or Master of Science, in fields relating to biomedicine/bioscience; (bio)medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, biology, biochemistry or biotechnology. At least 18 credits completed of the course Advanced research Training.

Learning outcomes

Master programme in Medical Research has as its prime objective to give university students, heading for post-graduate studies, a deeper knowledge about research and development, increasing possibilities to make active choices among the multitude of biomedical research fields.

• Broad knowledge about questions and methods in bioscientific research.
• Advanced theoretical knowledge from selected research areas.
• Practical experience from different research environments and their projects.
• Established network of scientists and research groups.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding in scientific creativity, problem solving and critical evaluations.
• Ability to communicate scientific data.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to scientific discussions.
• Awareness of the conditions for graduate studies.

Content

Laboratory work, as an individual project for approximately 19 weeks performed at a research group at Uppsala University, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, or at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

A theme week with in-depth studies of a life science topic where lectures / seminars led by prominent researchers in the area.

A theoretical course blocks in life sciences, run in parallel with the practical work, corresponding to approximately 15 instructor-led class hours.

Instruction

During lab rotations, research training is given by individual supervision, "hands-on" instructions, and departmental seminars, journal clubs etc. The theoretical parts are given as lectures and seminars with discussions around scientific articles. Lectures, seminars and practical exercises are mandatory elements.

Assessment

Obtained results from lab rotation presented at a mini-symposium and as a written report (degree report). Theory courses are concluded by discussion seminars. Both the practical and theoretical performances are evaluated by supervisors and teachers and constitute the basis for the final course grade.

For special reasons, the examiner may exempt from the indicated examination method and allow an alternative examination form. A special reason may for instance be a decision by the University's disability coordinator that special pedagogical support should be provided.