Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (Research Master)
Aspiring to contribute to the development of new therapies for diseases? The internationally acclaimed research master's programme in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease provides an excellent foundation for a career in academic or commercial research.
Something for you?
- Follow an intensive programme that provides in-depth knowledge and research experience of disease-related molecular mechanisms.
- Participate in group-oriented education and be part of a small group of highly motivated international students.
- Acquire skills in academic writing, team work and presentations, and learn how to successfully apply for grants.
- A world-class programme rated best in its field.
This unique Master's programme translates disease-related biomedical research into molecular and clinical experimental research in patients. The programme is organised along three major educational themes:
- Immunity, infection and inflammation / Immunity-related disorders and immunotherapy;
- Metabolism, transport and motion / Metabolic disorders;
- Cell growth and differentiation / Developmental disorders and malignancies.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
There is considerable demand for experts in the molecular biomedical sciences as well as in their application to the development of treatments for diseases such as cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, and metabolic diseases.
Most of our graduates will enter an international PhD programme to continue with research in academia or industry.
Possible occupations
- PhD student
- Scientific group leader
- Clinical research associate
- Lecturer
- Data specialist
- Consultant
