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Admission requirements
Necessary documentation:
• A degree in Biology or Medicine, or a comparable qualification
• Proficiency in English (IELTS: level 6.5 or TOEFL 92 points for the online test) Applicants whose mother tongue is English are exempt from this obligation to provide proof.
• Sound knowledge of key biological principles and fundamental knowledge in molecular and cell biology.
Aptitude is evaluated in an assessment interview.
Information is available on the degree program’s website.
Aptitude assessment
- Information and documents to be submitted
- The application for the aptitude assessment procedure must be submitted directly to the Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB). Please note the instructions on the degree program’s website.
Application hints and tips
If, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.
General information for the degree programme
Shaped by its close interweaving of science and clinical practice, Regenerative Medicine is an exceedingly multidimensional and rapidly developing interdisciplinary field. Significant advancement in regeneration and the substitution of tissues have recently been realized in this area, which is of particular significance in light of the steadily growing importance of stem cell research for medical applications.
The international Master’s degree program in Regenerative Biology and Medicine was established over 10 years ago in a highly innovative environment with a particular focus on research. It offers highly interdisciplinary education in stem cell research, regenerative biology, molecular biology and tissue engineering. The degree program also covers the clinically based areas of human biology and pathology for research and adapting regulatory aspects affecting the development and translation of regenerative treatment methods. The Master’s program combines comprehensive theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience that students gather directly in research labs at cooperating institutes and clinics.
Study contents
The first semester is dedicated to the foundations of stem cell biology. Students learn the fundamental definitions and concepts of the most important stem cell systems, the theoretical and practical aspects of somatic stem cell biology as well as the principles and molecular mechanisms underlying the development of vertebrates, organogenesis and regeneration.
In quantitative biology, students learn about methods for analyzing large and complex data sets and the basics of applied bioinformatics. The 1st and 2nd semesters focus on elementary scientific working methods and rules for good scientific practice to equip students with key skills such as planning and presenting laboratory projects, writing lab reports as well as scientific publications and research proposals, and critically reflecting on experiment results.
In a two-week, largely practice-oriented consolidated course, students will learn the basic methods of molecular biology including the principle behind the gene editing and genome engineering technology CRISPR-Cas9 in addition to acquiring basic knowledge and understanding the practical applications of microscopy and flow cytometry.
In the experimental elective compulsory field, students can choose from the modules
(i) Electron Microscopy,
(ii) Cell Separation Techniques and Analysis Using Magnetically and Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting and
(iii) Micromanipulation Techniques for Modifying Gene Expression and the Genome.
Starting in the second semester, students will select a key subject area and a specialization from the following:
— Regenerative Cell Biology (advanced knowledge of the central molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating the development and regeneration of the tissues and organs of the most important model organisms as well as the current associated experimental methods of analysis)
— Neurosciences (advanced knowledge of the cellular, molecular, systemic and regenerative neurosciences and the current associated experimental methods of analysis, as well as the clinical concepts of diseases for which neurogenerative treatments exist or are being developed)
— Regenerative Medicine (advanced knowledge of the pathology of diseases and the affected organ systems as well as the associated clinical concepts of regenerative medicine, including bench-to-bedside translation processes)
Furthermore, students will delve into the topic of clinical research (GCP, GMP). They will learn about the essentials for planning and conducting phase I–III studies based on an experimental treatment method. They will also gain an overview of the necessary infrastructure, preclinical data and bioinformatic methods, as well as knowledge of the legal regulations and approval procedures needed for planning a researcher-initiated study.
The 2nd and 3rd semesters focus in part on fundamental methods of human cell technology including the latest strategies such as the generation and application of pluripotent stem cells and organoids in regenerative therapy. Students will also gain knowledge on the influence that the immune system, senescence and aging have on the regeneration of cells and tissues.
Both comprehensive lab rotations take place in the second and third semesters. The 12-week individual lab projects focus on the applications of state-of-the-art technologies available for specific scientific topics in cell, organ and model organism-based research as well as molecular biology research. Students must take the courses in both areas; however, they are free to select their research groups for the lab rotations according to their interests.
The fourth semester is reserved for the master’s thesis, for which a scientific project addressing a current topic will be conducted by a research group selected by the students. The use of cutting-edge technologies in an interdisciplinary research environment during the practical portion of the master’s thesis prepares students for a career in many fields of modern biomedical research and application – both in academia and in industry.
Professional field
Thanks to the research-oriented nature of the Regenerative Biology and Medicine Master’s degree program combined with its real-world application, graduates have access to a broad spectrum of career opportunities. They will be able to master manifold and complex tasks in research and development, in particular in the areas of cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology and medicine. This includes interdisciplinary careers as highly skilled natural scientists at German and international universities and clinics, other research institutions and R&D departments at commercial and industrial enterprises. Graduates will also be eligible to pursue further academic qualification (doctoral studies).
Documents
TU Dresden Official Announcements contains all published regulations. Use the search function to find the desired documents: Official proclamation
Additionally, the regulations can be viewed on the website of the responsible unit.
- Study Regulation
- Examination Regulation
- Aptitude Assessment Regulation
... you will find on the respective site of the responsible unit.
Contact
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Mr Prof. Marius Ader
Center for Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering (CMCB)
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