Molecular Microbiology

About this programme

The emerging research field of molecular microbiology is enormous: it encompasses subjects that range from genetics to infection biology and on to molecular cell biology and even on to the study of the microbiome. In part, you will enter uncharted scientific territory when you enter this interdisciplinary master's degree programme. Therefore, you will learn how to use modern analytical equipment in well-equipped laboratories so that you can make your own independent contributions to research. In the Master's degree programme in Molecular Microbiology, you will expand your knowledge in relevant research areas such as genetics and infection biology. You will put cell ageing and metabolic processes under the microscope, examining these processes at the molecular level using model organisms. How bacterial diseases develop, how cells become resistant (i.e. pathogenicity and resistance) and the role of the microbiome are subjects that are addressed intensively in this programme. Research-led teaching occupies a central position in the degree programme. In state-of-the-art laboratories, you will learn how to independently use the latest equipment and apply current research methods. Additional emphasis is placed on learning analytical methods and both presenting and critically interpreting scientific data. In the 3 rd semester, you will devote much of your time to laboratory work. In the 4 th semester, you will write your master's thesis. The programme has an international orientation, and numerous courses are held in English.