Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

Education facts

Code: 4FF26

## About the programme The Master’s Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology gives you an integrated knowledge of human physiology, pathology and pharmacology, with emphasis on mechanism-based therapies and drug development in a truly translational approach. The skill set acquired at the intersection of academia, applied science and industry is key to understanding human diseases and their treatments. This will make you an attractive and highly employable graduate, with strong potential to improve global health. ### Teaching and learning environment The curriculum gives you broad knowledge in translational aspects of physiology and pharmacology as well as practical skills in state-of-the-art methods and know-how. Teaching takes place in an international and world‑leading research environment at Karolinska Institutet. You will benefit from expert teachers, laboratory training, means of scientific communication, networking opportunities with the pharma and biotech industry, as well as further opportunities for an academic research career. While the first part of the programme focuses mostly on theoretical knowledge, the second part emphasises putting the skills into practice in preclinical laboratories, and in clinical or industrial settings. ### Industry and research collaboration The programme is characterised by close collaboration with pharma and biotech companies, providing supervision and industry placements for project work. It will give you ample opportunities through elective courses, individual projects, and thesis work to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills, and lay the foundation for a niche expertise. Throughout the two-year programme, integration of knowledge and skills is highlighted to foster a mindset of translating molecular and mechanistic understanding from basic research to novel therapy.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree or a professional degree worth at least 180 credits in biomedicine, biotechnology, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutics, health care, medicine, or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/English B.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Translational Physiology and Pharmacology

  Karolinska Institutet

  Solna

  Start date: 30 August 2027

  End date: 3 June 2029

  Pace of study: 100 %