Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (Research)

This unique Master's program translates disease-related biomedical research into molecular and clinical experimental research in patients. The program is organised along three major educational themes:

• Immunity, infection and inflammation;
• Metabolism, transport and motion;
• Cell growth and differentiation.

It offers a broad and interdisciplinary approach with the opportunity for specialisation in the form of electives and internships, as well as theoretical courses and two research-training periods. Furthermore, you will receive a thorough training in skills, such as academic writing, applying for grants, and the verbal and written presentation of research results.

Career Prospects

Possible occupations include:

• PhD student
• Scientific group leader
• Clinical research associate
• Lecturer
• Data specialist
• Consultant

This program is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

This unique program translates disease-related biomedical research in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, immunology and genetics into molecular and clinical experimental research in patients.

The MMD program offers a broad and interdisciplinary approach with the opportunity for specialisation in the form of electives and two research internships.

Courses include:

• Introduction to Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
• Excellence in communication
• Understanding basic statistics using R
• Immunity, infection and inflammation
• Immunity related disorders and immunotherapy
• Core fundamental Metabolism, Transport and Motion
• Metabolic disorders
• Cell growth and differentiation
• Developmental disorders and malignancies
• Computational biology & bioinformatics

• Omics data analysis and interpretation
• And more along with electives