Molecular Medicine (PHMOLM)

Intended learning outcomes for the programme of study
Acquisition of basic knowledge and methodology related to understanding and studies at a molecular level of normal and pathological functions in humans.

Admission requirements for the programme: see sections 5 and 7.3 of the PhD Regulations

Deadline for applications:
The 1st of every month. Admission to PhD programmes at the Faculty of Medicine takes place monthly. The applicant receives a reply by the 10th of the following month. The application is to be submitted to the department with which the candidate and supervisor are affiliated.

Admission requirements:
Medical second degree or master's degree in relevant subject areas

Requirements for project description, cf. Section 5.2
The description of the research project should normally total between 5 and 10 pages.

Requirements for funding: cf. Section 5.2
For admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Medicine, it is not an absolute requirement for the candidate to have funding for the doctoral programme. In the application, the candidate must describe the funding plan. Candidates without funding should describe the plan for completion of the programme without funding. This will be assessed for the individual candidate in connection with the admission process.

Supervision, cf. Section 5.2 of the Regulation
The main supervisor must be employed in an academic post at NTNU. The supervisor must have a doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications in the discipline. (cf. Section 8 in the Regulations). Candidates at the Faculty of Medicine are recommended to have 2 supervisors. The project description must indicate who is responsible for the academic supervision related to the various topics/methods included in the project. A binding statement from all prospective co-supervisors must be enclosed.

Residency requirement, cf. sections 2, 4 and 5.2
The main aim of the residency requirement is that the candidate will participate actively in a research environment at or associated with NTNU. As long as this aim is achieved, the candidate can satisfy the residency requirement outside NTNU as well. To satisfy the residency requirement, a candidate outside NTNU must participate in the supervisor's research community. This must be specified in the application for admission, and will be evaluated for the individual candidate.

Participation in active research groups, nationally and internationally, cf. sections 4 and 5.2
A minimum requirement is that the candidate participates actively in the supervisor's research community. In the application for admission, the candidate must describe the plan for such participation.

Scientific and academic dissemination, cf. sections 2, 4 and 5.2
Academic publication and presentation at national/international meetings.

Reporting, cf. Section 9
A report must be submitted annually in writing to the faculty to which the candidate has been admitted, comparing progress to date with the PhD plan. The faculty may also undertake a midway assessment of the candidate/project.

Organized academic training, cf. Section 7.3
The purpose of the organized academic training is to provide insight into theories and methods necessary for work on the thesis, but it is also intended to contribute to the general professional training that is desirable for the candidate's later work. In the application, the candidate is to provide a plan for completion of the organized academic training in consultation with the supervisor. It is recommended that the training be completed early in the programme.

The organized academic training for a PhD in molecular medicine has a prescribed value of 30 credits, of which at least 20 must be courses at PhD level. Up to 10 credits may be courses that are at least at master's level.

Compulsory courses:
SMED8004 Introduction to Research, 5 credits
SMED8005 Communication of Science 3 credits
Elective courses
KLMED8004 Medical Statistics Part I, 7.5 credits
KLMED8005 Medical Statistics Part II, 7.5 credits
NEVR8003 Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers, 6 credits
Recommended courses:
MOL8001 Molecular Physiology: Mechanisms and Methods, 4.5 credits
MOL8002 Molecular Mechanisms of Host Defence, 9 credits
MOL8005 Molecular Mechanisms of Host Defence – Essay, 6 credits
MOL8003 Microarray Technology and Data Analysis – with Laboratory Training 7.5 credits
MOL8004 Microarray Technology and Data Analysis – without Laboratory Training 4.5 credits
MOL8006 Receptor Signalling and Trafficking, 10 credits
SPSS for Windows (not for credit)