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Translational Medicine (TRANSMED) – (M.Sc.)
University of Helsinki
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | January 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Helsinki / Finland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Helsinki
The goal of TRANSMED is to train students coming from multiple disciplines to pursue successful careers in research and application of translational medicine. From the students the interdisciplinary nature of TRANSMED requires dedication and good study skills.
The core of the 2-year master's programme consists of medical sciences, up-to-date methodology, interdisciplinary communication skills and practical training in research groups. Clinical rounds with a specialist physician mentor at the Helsinki University Hospital will permit the students to directly encounter the practice of medicine, from the viewpoint of a physician and a patient.
After completion of their Master of Science degree in Translational Medicine the students are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply to the several PhD training programmes within the Faculty of Medicine, or in other Faculties and Universities.
Career Prospects
An essential part of the new programme are the clinical experiences permitting the students to encounter the practice of medicine. These are provided by clinical rotations, training periods carried out in co-operation with the university hospital, which will help the students to understand medical research also from the view point of patient care, and let them see how discoveries in basic research lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches in the clinic.
After completion of their Master of Science degree in Translational Medicine the students are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply to the several PhD training programmes within the Faculty of Medicine or elsewhere for academic research careers. The degree will also enable the graduates to pursue careers in biotech or pharmaceutical industry or in governmental agencies.
Successful students are eligible to apply to several PhD training programmes through recruitment in research groups. Currently the number of research groups in the UH Faculty of Medicine alone exceeds 300.
Contents
The scope of the programme is 120 ECTS. Upon graduation, students recieve a Master of Science (MSc) degree, in which the major is Translational Medicine.
General studies include a personal study plan, individual student counceling, intorduction of library and IT-facilities and a course on academic writing.
Major subject studies include, apart from the courses, also work in a research group and a Master's thesis.
Optional studies may include other relevant courses offered by the Faculty of Medicine, other master's programmes, graduate schools etc. You may also include additional practical training in a research group.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Take testRequirements
The applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a suitable major. Proficiency in English is also required, as the programme language will be exclusively English.
* Start the application procedure by on-line registration (see instructions). During registration, you are asked to write a motivation letter.
* After registration, you need to collect all required documents
* You also need a proof of your language skills
* The printed and signed registration form must be submitted with all required documents to University Admissions (see submission).
General information about the graduate-entry application procedure and language requirements for the International Master's Degree Programmes are given by the Admissions Services.
The application procedure of The Master’s Degree Programme in Translational Medicine is part of the international graduate student selection procedure of the University of Helsinki.
The application will be processed by the Faculty's student selection procedure only if: 1) The applicant submits an application in the manner requested by the University of Helsinki. 2) The applicant submits the application enclosures in the manner requested by the University of Helsinki. 3) The applicant's previous education gives eligibility for a programme leading to a Master's degree. 4) The applicant's language proficiency satisfies the requirements set by the University of Helsinki.
Only applicants who have submitted an application which meets all the requirements specified in the application instructions and who fulfil the selection criteria set by the Faculty can be admitted. Application documents will not be returned.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
Finnish Universities are accredited by the law. Universities are responsible for the quality and continuous development of their education and other operations. Legislation also requires them to regularly perform external evaluations of their operations and quality systems and to publish the results of such evaluations. Finnish HEIs decide on their own quality systems, and the comprehensiveness, functioning and effectiveness of the systems are evaluated in the audits, which are valid for six years.
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