Master's Programme in Molecular Techniques in Life Science
- 120 credits
- 2 years
- Start of programme: Introductory week late August. Lectures begin September 1, 2025.
- Degree: Master of Medical Science (120 credits) with a Major in Molecular Life Science
The programme is a unique collaboration between Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University, in the environment of Science for Life Laboratory, Stockholm. As a student you receive a comprehensive education in life science emphasising cutting-edge methods in bioinformatic analysis of big data, combined with state-of-the-art techniques used in modern "high throughput" molecular biology and how to translate biological findings into diagnostic tools and novel treatments.
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Programme presentation
This two-year master's programme is delivered by a team of teachers who are internationally recognised researchers in their respective disciplines to ensure a relevant curriculum at the research forefront. The programme consists of courses giving a solid education in a combination of molecular biology, biotechnology and medicine. There is a strong focus on high-throughput biology and analysis of big data, including biostatistics, programming, and the translation of biological findings from the lab bench to the patient bedside. The programme also develops skills and abilities essential to a professional career - including oral and written presentation, and how to make ethical and societal considerations about life science-related issues, all of which are essential competencies when leading projects in academia and industry.
The first year includes advanced level courses in genetics and genomics, translational medicine, applied communication, and molecular life science methods, as well as the foundations of biostatistics, programming, bioinformatics, and comparative genomics. Karolinska Institutet (autumn semester) and Stockholm University (spring semester) offer the courses during the first year.
The second year contains mandatory courses in applied gene technology with bioinformatics analysis of large-scale data, and applied proteomics. The second half of the autumn semester offers three courses, of which the student should select two: systems biology, drug development, and a project course. The courses during the autumn semester are offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology. During the spring semester, the individual degree project is performed.
The application process for the programme will be handled by the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in collaboration with Stockholm University (SU) and Karolinska Institutet (KI).
Career opportunities
The combination of molecular biology, biotechnology, medicine, and data analysis provides an excellent profile for a professional research career in an academic setting or in the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries. The life science industries and academic institutions working in these areas are active and the life science sector is expanding worldwide. This gives students an excellent job market and a wide range of possible employments.
Application Autumn 2025
- Full time (100%), Lecturing in daytime
- Language: English
- Application deadline: 15 January 2025
Fees
If you have citizenship within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees. For further details: universityadmissions.se.
Application fee
900 SEK
Tuition fee
Total amount: 400 000 SEK
First instalment: 100 000 SEK
Payment of fees
Scholarships
Application and admission
Admissions for the programme is handled by KTH Royal Institute of Technology. If you have questions about your application or admission, please refer to KTH’s information about application and admission.
For more information about the programme and its outline, please contact:
Rachel Fisher, rachel.fisher@ki.se, +46-8-524 815 76
