Molecular and Cellular Biology
MSc Coordinators of the Master in Molecular and Cellular Biology
Prof. Dr. Francesca Peri (francesca.peri * mls.uzh.ch)
Prof. Dr. Darren Gilmour (darren.gilmour * mls.uzh.ch)
Study Coordinator
Dr. Karin Isler (studienkoordination * biol.uzh.ch)
OVERVIEW
The fundamental processes of life take place at the level of cells with major contributions by nucleic acids and proteins. The MSc degree focus on "Molecular and Cellular Biology" sets out to enable students to understand how processes in cells are controlled by regulated gene activity, starting at the level of DNA down to protein networks and their interactions with other cellular components (lipid membranes, metabolites). Molecular and Cellular Biology has close links with biochemistry, molecular genetics and developmental biology.
Students gain insight into a wide range of methods and biological issues in a number of block courses in Molecular and Cellular Biology, including gene expression, signal transduction and cancer. They can combine these modules with courses chosen according to the subject of their Master's thesis.
GUIDELINES
A Learning Agreement has to be worked out at the start of the MSc (see Learning Agreement - instructions to students (PDF, 143 KB)).
| 60 ECTS | Master´s thesis BIO 501 (for a list of some potential research groups see below) | |
| 10 ECTS | Integrated Knowledge in Biology BIO 520 | |
| 00 ECTS | Introduction to Scientific Writing BIO 338 (one day in September or February). | |
| 20 ECTS |
Course work: 15 ECTS from the list below + 05 ECTS free choice (entire course offer at UZH and ETHZ); these courses can be from within the field of Molecular and Cellular Biology, but they do not have to be. |
Compulsory modules:
15 ECTS of courses must be taken from this list:
| BCH 252 | 03 ECTS | RNA and Proteins: Post-Transcript. Regulation of Gene Expression |
| BCH 308 | 06 ECTS | Experimentelle Biochemie |
| BIO 244 | 06 ECTS | Signal Transduction and Cancer |
| BIO 245 | 06 ECTS | Cell Signalling |
| BIO 246 | 06 ECTS | Genome Instability and Molecular Cancer Research |
| BIO 255 | 06 ECTS | Finding and solving interesting problems in Molecular Life Sciences |
| BIO 260 | 06 ECTS | Molecular Biology Course for Biology and Medicine |
| BIO 282 | 06 ECTS | Methods in Molecular Plant Biology |
| BIO 286 | 06 ECTS | Plant Sensing |
| BIO 317 | 06 ECTS | Advanced Methods in Genomic and Cellular Manipulation |
| BIO 321 | 06 ECTS | Modern Microscopy in Life Science Research |
| BIO 322 | 06 ECTS | Cell Biology of Viral Infections |
| BIO 323 | 12 ECTS | Modern Genetics und Genomics |
| BIO 325 | 06 ECTS | Systems Dynamics in Cell and Developmental Biology |
| BIO 347 | 03 ECTS | Concepts in Developmental Biology: from Cells to Animals |
| BIO 348 | 06 ECTS | Concepts of Modern Genetics |
| BIO 407 | 06 ECTS | Practical Microscopy |
| BIO 413 | 06 ECTS | Genome Modification in Mammals |
| BIO 431 | 06 ECTS | Cell Death, Inflammation and Immunity |
| BIO 446 | 06 ECTS | Applied RNA Methodology |
| BME 312 | 06 ECTS | Epigenetics and Disease |
Recommended elective modules in the basic studies:
CHE 154, CHE 155, BCH 202, BCH 215, BIO 390, PHY 127, MAT 141, STA 120.
Master's thesis in Molecular and Cellular Biology: Module BIO 501.
Instructions for MSc thesis structure and final exam BIO520 (PDF, 341 KB)
RESEARCH GROUPS LEADERS FOR MASTER THESES
In the Master's program in Molecular Cell Biology, you must conduct your thesis project in a lab approved by the program (see list). To be included on the list, the group leader should contact the Master coordinators (Francesca Peri or Darren Gilmour) well in advance. Research projects must have a clear focus on understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms, the PI must be substantially involved in teaching in our program, and there should be no other more appropriate Masters program or concentration for the planned projects.
| Prof. Dr. | Bachmann-Gagescu |
| PD Dr. | Baroux Célia |
| Prof. Dr. | Basler Konrad |
| Prof. Dr. | Baumgartner Martin |
| Prof. Dr. | Bischof Sylvain |
| Prof. Dr. | Brunner Damian |
| Prof. Dr. | Cavazza Tommaso |
| Prof. Dr. | Gilmour Darren |
| Prof. Dr. | Greber Urs |
| Prof. Dr. | Grossniklaus Ueli |
| Prof. Dr. | Hajnal Alex |
| PD Dr. | Janscak Pavel |
| Prof. Dr. | Lienkamp Soeren |
| Prof. Dr. | Lopes Massimo |
| Prof. Dr. | Müller Anne |
| Prof. Dr. | Müller Martin |
| Prof. Dr. | Pelkmans Lucas |
| Prof. Dr. | Peri Francesca |
| Prof. Dr. | Polymenidou Magdalini |
| Prof. Dr. | Santoro Raffaella |
| Prof. Dr. | Sartori Alessandro |
| Prof. Dr. | Sigel Roland |
| Prof. Dr. | Simonini Sara |
| Prof. Dr. | Von Mering Christian |
| Prof. Dr. | Zipfel Cyril |