MSC in Medicine with Industrial Specialisation
Aalborg University (AAU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The Medicine with Industrial Specialisation MSc program at Aalborg University is a two-year full-time master's degree taught in English. It focuses on the interdisciplinary development of new medicines and improved treatments for diseases by blending medicine, pharmacology, science, and industrial technology. The program offers three distinct specialisation profiles: Biomedicine, Translational Medicine, and Medical Market Access.
Students learn through a combination of courses and problem-based projects that simulate real-life challenges in medicine development and healthcare innovation. The curriculum covers molecular pathogenesis, clinical research ethics, health economics, regulatory affairs, quality development, and patient safety, among other key areas.
Graduates are prepared for careers in pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, and research institutions, with opportunities in drug development, clinical trials, healthcare technology assessment, and medical market strategies.
The program requires a relevant bachelor's degree for admission and includes industrial collaboration, fostering both scientific expertise and an understanding of market needs in healthcare.
This master's program is designed to bridge the gap between academic medicine and industrial application, empowering students to contribute effectively to healthcare advancements.
Key Information
University
Aalborg University (AAU)
Campus
Aalborg
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Course Structure
- First Semester:
- Focus on foundation courses relevant to the chosen profile (Biomedicine, Translational Medicine, or Medical Market Access).
- Includes courses like Molecular Pathogenesis, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Immuno- and Molecular Therapy, Regenerative Medicine (for Biomedicine profile), and others based on profile.
- Emphasis on theoretical and practical learning and group projects.
- Second Semester:
- Continuation of studies with courses tailored to the chosen profile.
- Courses include Applied Project Management, Regenerative Medicine, Translational Research Principles, Applied Statistics, Health Economics, and Decision-Analytic Modelling.
- Oral group examination based on project work is part of the assessment.
- Third Semester:
- Focus on independent scientific studies.
- Students may work in research environments, abroad, or with public/private companies.
- Work on scientific projects supervised by academic and/or industrial supervisors.
- No formal courses during this semester, but participation in group meetings and status seminars is expected.
- Option to perform one 60 ECTS project or two 30 ECTS projects.
- Fourth Semester:
- Continuation and completion of the independent project started in the third semester.
- Similar assessment with written report and oral exam with external censor.
- Semester includes career-supporting activities, group meetings, and seminars.
- Students can collaborate with industry for project work, requiring formal collaboration agreements.
Entry Requirement
Academic
Applicants must have successfully completed a relevant and recognized university Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Danish Bachelor's degree in level and length (180 ECTS).
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 85/20
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