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Master's Program - Description Overview The first six modules are similarly structured and include lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical work in the lab. They differ, however, with respect to content and instructors. The purpose of the first six modules is to give students an overview of the various different research areas in the field. With the exception of module four (bioinformatics), in each module students attend lectures and tutorials on the given topic in the mornings. In the afternoons, they work in their lab placements either alone, but occasionally in pairs. In module four the "lab" is the computer because the projects are all related to bioinformatics. Otherwise, the lab work takes place in regular research labs of the Charité (and related institutes) so the work is absolutely current. In many cases students contribute to research that later is published. After each eight-week module, students present their work in a formal, graded presentation (25% of module grade), turn in a written lab report (25% of module grade) and take a module exam (50% of module grade). The first six modules run in this fashion from October of one year through January of the next year. All modules must be passed before the student can proceed to the thesis. After all six modules are completed students spend one month choosing a lab at the Charité in which to perform research for their thesis. During this month they must also write a research proposal which must be approved before the thesis work can begin. Thesis research runs from March through August (six months) with the actual written thesis due at the end of that period. Defending the thesis (pass/fail) is the last requirement before the diploma is granted. Program componants • Orientation |
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