Molecular Medicine
| Code | 1020 |
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| School | School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine |
| Department | Department of Molecular Medicine |
| Degree | Ph.D. |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Although the concept of molecular medicine was introduced in 1949, a great deal of developments in this filed, especially in European and American countries, has taken place during recent years. Bearing in the mind the strategic significance of this area of knowledge, a considerable number of universities worldwide grant scholarships annually to students of this field of study. Iranian universities inaugurated Molecular Medicine in 2007 and due to the urgent escalating need for graduates of molecular medicine each year, an increasing number of universities receive students in this major. Molecular medicine, as an interdisciplinary field of study, contributes to understanding the molecular basis of the etiology and mechanisms of diseases and various disorders along with fundamental and heuristic research on different areas of diseases including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Dissemination of the science of molecular medicine through a blend of education and clinical research emphasizing active learning and up-to-date research will significantly contribute to the expansion of the borders of medicine and eventually improvement of health in society.
Among the values of the field are practicing creativity and innovation to analyze lessons learned and research to utilize molecular medicine findings to solve problems related to public health. In this regard, graduates focus on social justice and human equality, the rights of patients, regardless of age, sex, color, race, culture and religion and any activity would be with regard to the protection of human dignity. In the next ten years, Molecular Medicine graduates will be able to expand the frontiers of knowledge in the field of Molecular Medicine in the region and improve the country's ranking in this area to the top by taking advantage of the integration of basic and clinical research activities, while establishing and promoting the discipline in the scientific community. This program aims to educate knowledgeable, capable, and committed people at the Ph.D. level. Graduates will be able to design and lead medical research at cellular and molecular levels. The main objective is training professional and expert human resources in educational practice and research activities in the field of Molecular Medicine.
Objectives:
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program learners will be competent in the following skills:
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Skill |
The minimum number of skills to learn |
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Observation |
Assistance in fulfilling activities |
independent activities |
The total number of activities |
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DNA and RNA Extraction |
1 |
2 |
10 |
13 |
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PCR and RT-PCR |
1 |
2 |
10 |
13 |
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PCR-RLFP |
1 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
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Cell culture and karyotyping |
2 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
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Real Time PCR |
1 |
2 |
10 |
13 |
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Cell Culture |
1 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
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Laboratory Animals |
3 |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Electron Microscopy |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
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HPLC |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
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Bioinformatics |
4 |
4 |
8 |
16 |
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phylogenetic tree drawing |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
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Application of Immunologic Methods |
4 |
4 |
8 |
16 |
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Primer Designing |
2 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
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Recombination |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
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Cloning Methods |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
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Stem Cell Culture |
2 |
1 |
- |
3 |
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Gene Delivery Methods |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
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Evaluation Of Protein expression |
3 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Holding a master's degree (MSc) in Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory Sciences and Medical specialties and subspecialties, or a Master of Science in Bacteriology, Biophysics, Physiology, Human Genetics, Mycology, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Hematology and Blood Bank, Virology, Biology (Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular and Cellular and Microbiology), Parasitology, Microbiology, Immunology, Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition Sciences or Having a general doctorate degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, received in Iran or abroad
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Duration: 4 years
Courses and number of credits:
Prerequisite courses: 6 credits
Special Courses: 24 credits
Thesis: 20 credits
Total: 50 credits
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Molecular Medicine
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Molecular Medicine Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person: : Dr. Nasrollah Tabatabaei
Tel.: (+98 21) 43052121
Email : ntabatabaei@sina.tums.ac.ir
Website: http://satim.tums.ac.ir/fa
Postal Code: 1417755469
Address: Department of Molecular Medicine, Third floor, No 88, Italia st., Keshavarz blvd., School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 169
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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