Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Global Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology gives students an integrated knowledge of human physiology, pathology, and pharmacology with emphasis on mechanism-based therapies and drug development in a truly translational approach. The obtained skill set at the crossing of academia, applied science and industry is key to understanding human diseases and their treatments rendering the students attractive and highly employable with the utmost potential to improve global health.

The Global Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology focuses on the thematic and practical integration of the two disciplines physiology and pharmacology towards a translational approach combining molecular mechanisms of bodily functions and disease with a whole-body-oriented understanding. The curriculum offers broad knowledge in translational aspects of physiology and pharmacology as well as practical skills in state-of-the-art methodology and know-how. Teaching takes place in an international and world-leading research environment at Karolinska Institutet providing outstanding laboratory training, means of scientific communication, networking opportunities with pharma- and biotech industry as well as further opportunities for academic research careers.

While the first part of the programme focuses mostly on theoretical knowledge, the second part emphasises the practical applicability of the learned skills in preclinical laboratories, as well as clinical or industrial settings. The programme is characterised by close collaboration with pharma- and biotech companies providing supervision and secondments for project work. The programme offers ample opportunities through elective courses and individual projects and thesis work to gain broad knowledge as well as creating the foundation for a niched expertise. Throughout the two-year programme integration of knowledge and skills is emphasised to foster a mindset of translating molecular and mechanistic understanding from basic research to novel therapy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Global Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology gives students an integrated knowledge of human physiology, pathology, and pharmacology with emphasis on mechanism-based therapies and drug development in a truly translational approach. The obtained skill set at the crossing of academia, applied science and industry is key to understanding human diseases and their treatments rendering the students attractive and highly employable with the utmost potential to improve global health.

The Global Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology focuses on the thematic and practical integration of the two disciplines physiology and pharmacology towards a translational approach combining molecular mechanisms of bodily functions and disease with a whole-body-oriented understanding. The curriculum offers broad knowledge in translational aspects of physiology and pharmacology as well as practical skills in state-of-the-art methodology and know-how. Teaching takes place in an international and world-leading research environment at Karolinska Institutet providing outstanding laboratory training, means of scientific communication, networking opportunities with pharma- and biotech industry as well as further opportunities for academic research careers.

While the first part of the programme focuses mostly on theoretical knowledge, the second part emphasises the practical applicability of the learned skills in preclinical laboratories, as well as clinical or industrial settings. The programme is characterised by close collaboration with pharma- and biotech companies providing supervision and secondments for project work. The programme offers ample opportunities through elective courses and individual projects and thesis work to gain broad knowledge as well as creating the foundation for a niched expertise. Throughout the two-year programme integration of knowledge and skills is emphasised to foster a mindset of translating molecular and mechanistic understanding from basic research to novel therapy.

Admission requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

Bachelor GPA

3+

TOEFL

90+

PTE Academic

62+

IELTS

6.5+

Specific entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or a professional degree worth at least 180 credits in biomedicine, biotechnology, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, health care, medicine, or the equivalent. Check the country specific requirements for information on how to meet the requirement of a degree equivalent to at least 180 credits. Applicants who are in their final year may be conditionally admitted.

Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B. You must prove that you meet the English language requirement either through an internationally recognised test, previous university studies or upper secondary school studies. Instructions on how to document your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

-

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

400,000 SEK

Other Expenses

-

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Bachelor’s degree in biomedicine

Stockholm’s Karolinska Institutet offers an undergraduate program exclusively in English: a bachelor of medical science with a major in biomedicine.

Lasting three years, the program will impart you with a comprehensive knowledge of biology and the human body, with an understanding of molecular processes causing disease and allergies.

Career opportunities
Graduating from the program, you would be prepared to pursue a career in research, clinical testing, management, or even marketing and communications within biomedicine or the life science industry. If you are interested in academia and research, you could also further your studies with a master’s degree in biomedicine or bioentrepreneurship and toxicology.

Admissions
Apply online here with your supporting documents, including your high school diploma and English test results. Once you do, your application will be checked and saved, and you will be notified of your results a few weeks later.

To be eligible for the bachelor’s degree in biomedicine, you would need:

to have studied biology, chemistry, and mathematics for your A Levels (or any country equivalents),
English language proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS or English B/5 in your Swedish high school diploma)

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Bachelor's Programme in Biomedicine

Stockholm’s Karolinska Institutet (KI) specializes in medical and health sciences and enjoys a reputation for innovation and research in the field. KI is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 medical universities.

The university offers master’s degrees with the following specializations:

nutrition science
global health
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biomedicine
public health sciences
health economics, policy and management
health informatics
molecular techniques in life science
toxicology

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Admissions

For the autumn 2021 intake application period is open from mid October 2020 to mid January 2021. Application is made online.

Careers

KI’s career service helps students find work opportunities. KI alumni have gone on to work for the World Health Organization, the Center for Advancement of Global Health, the National Neuroscience Institute, the Leibniz Institute of Environmental Medicine, and many other prestigious employers.

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