Molecular Biology / Molekularbiologie
Master UH
Universität Basel UNIBAS
Beschreibung
Beschreibung des Angebots
This Master’s degree program is offered by the Biozentrum of the University of Basel. It provides direct access to molecular biology research and teaching at the international top level in a working atmosphere which equally promotes professional and personal development. The core activity of the Master’s degree is a supervised practical research project of at least 12 months length. In parallel, the students attend lectures and seminars in their area of specialization. Possible areas of specialization are Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Computational Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Infection Biology, Microbiology, Neurobiology, and Structural Biology. The Master’s degree demonstrates the capacity to conduct a scientific research project and to present the results in written and oral form.
Focal areas of teaching and research
Research at the Biozentrum Basel covers a wide range of topics and techniques, aiming to understand the molecular organization of living organisms. Its main research fields include Computational and Theoretical Biology, Developmental, Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology, Evolution and Ecology, Genetics and Genomics, Microbiology, Infection Biology and Immunology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Physiology, Metabolism and Aging, Multicellular Dynamics, Neuroscience, Physics of Life, Signaling and Gene Regulation, Structural Biology, Biochemistry and Biophysics, and Systems and Synthetic Biology. These research fields share common concepts and technologies and act in a synergic and collaborative manner. New relevant questions often emerge at the interface between disciplines, while innovative solutions can be provided by the individual techniques. Examples include uncovering the structure and function of macromolecules, deciphering regulatory circuits, or identifying fundamental principles underlying complex biological systems and their dynamic interactions.
Course structure
The Master of Science degree is the postgraduate degree after the Bachelor's programme. The program awards 90 ECTS credits in total. The Master’s degree program Molecular Biology is a so called «mono-course» consisting of only one core subject.
Aufbau der Ausbildung
One ECTS credit point corresponds to approximately 30 hours of study.
| Curriculum master studies | ECTS |
| Master’s degree program Molecular Biology | |
| Courses in the field of Molecular Biology (Cycle A – I) | 18 |
| General Electives (of which at least 6 ECTS must be taken outside the Molecular Biology course offerings) | 12 |
| Master’s thesis | 50 |
| Master’s examination | 10 |
| Total | 90 |
Fächerkombination
The degree programs at the Faculty of Science are generally mono-courses with the possible addition of an in-depth subject and an elective subject.
Beschreibung als Nebenfach / Minor / Teilstudium / auch ausserfakultär
It is possible to study biology in combination with a second subject from the Faculty of Humanities or the sports sciences.
Voraussetzungen
Zulassung
Admission
Admission to the Master's degree program Molecular Biology is given for holders of a Bachelor of Science (B Sc) in Biology, Major in Molecular Biology from the University of Basel, or comparable degrees from other Swiss or foreign education institutions recognized by the University of Basel.To qualify as equivalent, the external degree has to be subject-related and requires a broad education in mathematical methods and statistics, physical and biophysical chemistry, structural biology as well as substantial practical courses in biophysical chemistry, biochemistry and related topics. A typical equivalent degree generally is a Bachelor in Molecular Biology with 180 credit points from an internationally recognized university. In the absence of complete equivalence, additional requirements can be imposed towards admittance. These can be fulfilled within the Bachelor program at the University of Basel.
Binding information under: http://www.unibas.ch/admission
Anmeldung
Application
Application under http://www.unibas.ch/application; the application fee amounts to CHF 100.-. Application deadlines are April 30 for the fall semester and November 30 for the spring semester.
Enrollment
The letter of admission also informs students on the procedure of enrollment. In general, students with a Swiss educational background do not have to be present in person for enrollment.
Kosten
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Anmeldegebühren
Die Anmeldegebühr von CHF 100.- wird nicht rückerstattet, falls das Studium nicht aufgenommen wird.
Begründete verspätete Anmeldungen erfordern eine Zusatzgebühr von CHF 150.-
Semestergebühren
Pro Semester (auch für Prüfungssemester) ist eine Pauschale von CHF 850.- (+ CHF 10.- freiwilliger Beitrag für die Studierendenschaft skuba) einzuzahlen.
Hinzu kommen je nach Fachrichtung noch Auslagen für Studienliteratur sowie Lebenshaltungskosten.
Abschluss
- Master Universitäre Hochschule UH
Master of Science in Molecular Biology (MSc)
Perspektiven
Doktorat / PhD
A Master of Science in Biology qualifies for a doctorate in biochemistry, biophysics, botany, computational biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, structural biology, cell biology or zoology. Trans-faculty doctorates are possible in the fields of epidemiology, history of the sciences, medical-biological research and pharmacology.
The doctoral studies last typically 3–4 years. The acceptance of the dissertation is followed by an oral examination in the doctoral subject.
Lehrer/in Sek. II
The teaching diploma enables teaching within the general school system at the Secondary Level II and is based on the academic degree at Master’s level of a university in one or two subjects. Also see: www.fhnw.ch/ph
Praktische Hinweise
Ort / Adresse
- Basel (BS)
Bio-/Pharmazentrum
Klingelbergstrasse 50/70
4056 Basel
Zeitlicher Ablauf
Beginn
The program can be started in fall or spring semester.
Dauer
The Master’s program typically lasts three semesters. There are no restrictions on the duration of study.
Zeitliche Beanspruchung
- Vollzeit
Unterrichtssprache
- Englisch
The language of instruction is English. The Master’s thesis is to be written in English.
Bemerkungen
Guidelines and regulations
See https://bio.unibas.ch/de/reglemente/
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Tag der offenen Tür
Der Bachelor-Infotag der Universität Basel findet jeweils im November, der Master-Infoabend im März statt. Während der Semesterzeit ist zudem ein Schnupperstudium möglich. Weitere Informationen
Reglemente der Fakultät
- Ordnung für die Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge sowie die Doktoratsstudien an der Philosophisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät der Universität Basel
- Wegleitungen und allfällige Stundenpläne für die einzelnen Fächer sind auf den entsprechenden Websites veröffentlicht.
Links
Auskünfte / Kontakt
Questions regarding the study of Molecular Biology can be discussed with the Study Counselor for the Master Program Molecular Biology.
Study Counselor for the Master Program Molecular Biology
Prof. Anne Spang, Biozentrum, Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel, T +41 61 207 23 80, e-mail: anne.spang@unibas.ch
Study Coordination Biology
Dr. Julia Locke, Biozentrum, Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel, T +41 61 207 22 31, www.bio.unibas.ch, e-mail: julia.locke@unibas.ch
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4001 Basel
Tel.: + 41 61 207 30 23
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Weitere Informationen
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