Medical Physics with Distinction in Radiotherapy and Biomedical Optics

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The recent far-reaching and dynamic developments in molecular and cellular research set high standards for the training of future clinicians capable of working in this field. Equally, these developments dictate the need for scientists who are able to understand the rationale behind diagnosis and therapy, who can develop and guide the use of new molecular therapies for individual patients, and who are committed to transferring scientific knowledge into clinical practice. Interdisciplinary cooperation is an essential key to success in this endeavour.

The Master of Science in Translational Medical Research (MScTMR) programm builds on these demands and systematically provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the frontier of translational medical research. Reflecting the research foci of our faculty, students can choose to specialize in Molecular Oncology, Neurobiology or Vascular Medicine.

The core curriculum covers the following themes

* research management and scientific conduct
* epidemiology and applied biostatistics
* molecular biology
* cell biology and genetics
* physiology
* essential laboratory techniques in theory and practice
* disease processes (molecular, cellular and physiological changes)
* diagnostic and therapeutic strategies and models
* case studies in translational research

Eligibility and pre-requisitesThe course is open to medical doctors, biologists, pharmacists and other professionals in health related sciences, who hold a first academic degree equivalent to 240 ECTS (usually a Bachelors degree after at least 4 years of full-time study). Special conditions for admission apply to registered medical students within the MaReCuM (Mannheim Reformed Curriculum for Medicine) programme.The language of instruction is English. Students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of English proficiency, usually by certification of an IELTS score or equivalent TOEFL score. (Institutional TOEFL code number for Medical Faculty Mannheim at Heidelberg University: 6446)Exemption from this requirement may be granted to those who completed their prior education in English (written proof required with application).A maximum of 25 participants will be accepted each year. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 570

Accreditation

ACQUIN in 2009