| Skriv ut |  | Lukk vindu |
Høst 2026
MBI-3018 Advanced molecular cell biology in disease - 10 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for medisinsk biologi
Type of course
The course is a course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine, but is also open for single course students who meet the admission requirements.
Course overlap
MBI-3013 Human molecular genetics: medical and forensic genetics 4 ects
Course contents
The course provides an in‑depth knowledge of molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human diseases such as cancer, genetic disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the biological processes of aging. By the end of the course, students will be able to explain genetic and cellular disease mechanisms, critically assess molecular data, and present complex topics within this field clearly. The course focuses on scientific knowledge, communication skills, and collaborative competence. The students learn to apply molecular cell biology concepts in biomedical and translational research.
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: 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
Objective of the course
Knowledge
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Explain the molecular and genetic foundations of disease, including genome organization, gene mutations, and noncoding RNA.
- Describe principles of medical genetics and molecular cytogenetics, including inheritance patterns and chromosomal abnormalities
- Explain mechanisms of DNA repair and genomic instability and their implications in disease.
- Discuss key cellular processes such as autophagy, cell death, senescence, cell cycle and differentiation, and their roles in health and disease.
- Explain intercellular communication mechanisms, including signaling pathways, epithelial to mesenchymal transition, and angiogenesis, in the context of disease progression.
Skills
Students will develop the ability to:
- Interpret and critically assess current knowledge in molecular cell biology in disease.
- Apply current concepts, ideas and terminology in molecular cell biology in disease through oral presentations.
General Proficiency
Upon completion, students will demonstrate:
- Advanced knowledge in molecular cell biology in health and disease and its application to biomedical research.
- Communication skills in presenting and discussing advanced biomedical concepts.
- Collaborative competence by contributing effectively to group discussions.
Language of instruction
English
Teaching methods
The course will consist of lectures, seminars, micro-lectures and group work.