Anatomy
The MSc in anatomy is a two-year program that focuses on contemporary topics in anatomical sciences, such as: ultrasound, endoscopy, immunohistochemistry, medical education, etc. Students are required to produce and defend a thesis based on research in the anatomical sciences.
Biochemistry
The MSc in biochemistry is a two-year program that has both a course component and a research component. This program is intended to provide laboratory (hands-on) research training in biochemistry. The training will involve three important components addressing a specific research proposal: 1) Experimental design; 2) Performing experiments, and 3) Interpretation of experimental results and compiling them in the final thesis.
Bioethics
This MSc degree provides a unique cultural and socioeconomic environment in which students develop bioethical insights and skills needed for successful international and multicultural interaction. Students explore the connections between bioethics and societal concerns, including the impact of climate change on health.
Medical Education
The program is a premier pathway for medical students and physicians who aspire to leadership roles in medical higher education, with emphasis on educational scholarship and evidence-based teaching and learning. The degree provides a deeper, discipline-specific focus on medical education rather than broader educational leadership.
Microbiology
The microbiology master’s program provides a rich, laboratory-based curriculum, supporting students in the development of independent research projects. Areas of concentration include, but are not limited to, clinical microbiology, marine microbiology, parasitology, mycology, and virology. A student’s individualized program of study and pursuant research is determined by the student’s interests, as well as academic background, and is directed by a chosen advisor and selected Supervisory Committee, in consultation with the student. The microbiology department also offers students an opportunity to concentrate on medical related issues in microbiology. With similar academic requirements, this degree program includes courses delivered in the basic medical sciences, preparing students for careers in medical research and clinical laboratory work.
Physiology or Neuroscience
The MSc program in physiology or neuroscience is designed to expose students to the latest developments in medical physiology and neuroscience, both in terms of content knowledge and methodologies. The program aims to provide a solid foundation in physiology and neuroscience-related fields, with the opportunity to choose a specialist subject for research. Students develop evidence-based learning skills, critical thinking, and project management.
Tropical Medicine
This one-year MSc in tropical medicine is designed for postgraduate students who have a keen interest in global health and who wish to gain firsthand experience in tropical medicine in a tropical setting. The course focuses on parasitic diseases and is delivered through coursework and research, leading to a thesis. A large component of the program is spent developing and testing hypotheses. Research is carried out in a tropical or developing country setting under the guidance of a Supervisory Committee. Students who complete this degree have been exposed to research ethics, epidemiology of tropical parasitic diseases and health systems in developing countries, cultural competence, and research design, as well as interpretation, scientific writing, and oral presentation of research findings.