Biomedicine – from lab to impact
About the course
The course is organized by the Department of Medical Biology and for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine. The course is also open for single course students who meet the admission requirements.
By the end of the course students will be able to explain how fundamental cellular and molecular processes of health and disease can be studied using cutting-edge methodologies and provide an impact for patients, next-of-kin and the society in general. The course builds on known impact cases that are at the frontier of research. The students will be able to apply their acquired knowledge of cellular and molecular biology in health and disease to address proposed hypotheses and research questions.
Admission requirements
The course can be taken as a singular course by students with a Bachelor´s degree in Biomedicine or similar (180 ECTS). Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge at University Bachelor level in cell and molecular biology and genetics.
Application code (nordic applicants): 9371
The minimum average grade requirement is:
C - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand
B - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in all other countries
Objectives of the course
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge
- Describe fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease, and explain how these mechanisms can be investigated using cutting-edge biomedical methods (e.g. gene therapy, CRISPR/Cas, CAR-T, RNA technology)
- Explain the development of personalized medicine, such as theranostics and regenerative medicine
- Explain and discuss drug discovery and development, including molecular docking/modelling, high-throughput screening, and translational pathways toward clinical applications
- Describe key factors that enable successful translation from laboratory research to societal benefit based on impact cases
- Explain how biomedical research can generate clinical, societal, and patient-centred impact, including ethical, regulatory, and innovation-related considerations
Skills
- Use bioinformatical approaches to analysing complex biological datasets acquired from multiomics technologies (e.g. genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics)
- Interpret results from laboratory-based analytical methods used to investigate biological traces related to forensic medicine and describe medico-legal questions
- Analyse, evaluate, and compare advanced experimental methods used to study biological mechanisms in health and disease, and justify their use in specific research contexts
- Apply principles and best practices in research communication, including popular science dissemination and communication with non-expert audiences
- Communicate complex biomedical concepts clearly and effectively to scientific peers
General Competence
- The ability to apply advanced biomedical knowledge to address complex research questions with potential clinical and societal relevance
- Reflect, discuss and critically assess the potential innovative and societal implications of emerging biomedical technologies
- Communicate research and their implications in a manner tailored to diverse audiences, such as clinicians, policymakers, patients, next-of-kin, and the general public
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishSchedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
The course can be taken as a singular course by students with a Bachelor´s degree in Biomedicine or similar (180 ECTS). Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge at University Bachelor level in cell and molecular biology and genetics.
Application code (nordic applicants): 9371
The minimum average grade requirement is:
C - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand
B - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in all other countries
Examination
| Oral exam | Duration: 1 Hours |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Poster, oral presentation or a written work requirement | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Written proposal | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Ab attendance – minimum 80% participation to be approved | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
One work requirements, either poster, oral presentation or a written work requirement.
Written proposal
Lab attendance - minimum 80% participation to be approved.
