Medical Genetics

🎓 Master by Research in Medical Genetics
Duration: 2 years | Credits: 120 ECTS | EQF Level: 7 | Required Language Level: B2 (CEFR) 

Total Tuition Fee: €1,600

 Programme Overview
Medical Genetics is a branch of life and medical sciences that studies the structure, function, and variations of genes and their role in the development of diseases. This programme focuses on laboratory research, genetic data analysis, and bioinformatics studies, and does not involve clinical practice or direct patient care.

 Objectives

  • Train researchers specialised in human genetics and genetic disorders
  • Develop skills in genetic data analysis and bioinformatics
  • Contribute to the identification and understanding of hereditary disease factors
  • Provide knowledge and data for pharmaceutical and biomedical research

Career Opportunities

  • Researcher in universities and research institutes
  • Genetic data and bioinformatics analyst
  • Scientific advisor in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
  • Scientific writer and researcher in academic publications and databases

 Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in genetics, biology, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or related fields
  • English language proficiency at B2 (CEFR)
  • Initial research proposal or statement of purpose
  • 📅 Duration of Study
    2 years (extendable by one semester) – 120 ECTS

📝 Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of research activities equivalent to 120 ECTS
  • Publication or acceptance of at least one scientific paper in a recognised journal
  • Successful defence of the Master’s thesis

🎓 PhD by Research in Medical Genetics
Duration: 3 years | Credits: 180 ECTS | EQF Level: 8 | Required Language Level: C1 (CEFR)

Total Tuition Fee: €2,600

Admission Requirements

  • Master’s degree in medical genetics, human genetics, biotechnology, or related fields
  • English language proficiency at C1 (CEFR)
  • Advanced research proposal relevant to the field
  • 📅 Duration of Study
    3 years (extendable by one semester) – 180 ECTS

📝 Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of research activities equivalent to 180 ECTS
  • Publication or acceptance of at least two scientific papers in recognised peer-reviewed journals
  • Successful defence of the doctoral dissertation

Units and courses

🎓 Master by Research in Medical Genetics (EQF Level: 7)


  • Activity
  • Description
  • Hours
  • ECTS

  • Theoretical Studies & Skills Workshops
  • Research methodology, data analysis, academic writing, and specialised software training
  • 300–360
  • 10–12

  • Research Proposal Development
  • Defining the research problem, theoretical framework, methodology design
  • 250–300
  • 10

  • Data Collection & Analysis
  • Field or library research, statistical or qualitative analysis
  • 600–700
  • 25–30

  • Master’s Thesis Writing
  • Structuring chapters, final writing, and defence preparation
  • 500–600
  • 20–25

  • Scientific Article Preparation
  • Writing and submitting at least one peer-reviewed research article
  • 300–400
  • 10–12

  • Academic Participation
  • Attending or presenting at conferences, seminars, or academic workshops
  • 150–200
  • 5

  • Supervision Meetings & Progress Reports
  • Regular feedback, project refinement, and written progress reports
  • 300–400
  • 10–12

  • Complementary Academic Activities (Optional)
  • Teaching assistance, research collaboration, or project participation
  • 200–300
  • 5–6

  • Total
  • 3,000–3,600
  • 120 -ECTS

🎓 PhD by Research in Medical Genetics EQF Level: 8


  • Activity
  • Description
  • Hours
  • ECTS

  • Doctoral Research & Thesis Writing
  • Research design, project execution, data analysis, thesis writing, and defence
  • 1,500–1,800
  • 90

  • Scientific Publications
  • Preparation and publication of at least two peer-reviewed research articles
  • 600–800
  • 30

  • Conference & Academic Event Participation
  • Presenting papers or attending national/international scientific events
  • 250–300
  • 15

  • Complementary Academic Activities
  • Limited teaching, research assistance, or participation in academic projects
  • 250–300
  • 15

  • Advanced Research Skills Development
  • Workshops in advanced research methods, research ethics, and analytical software
  • 300–400
  • 15

  • Supervision Meetings & Progress Reports
  • Regular supervision sessions, written reports, and project revisions
  • 300–400
  • 15

  • Total
  • 4,500–5,400
  • 180 -ECTS

 

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