Degree Program in Brief

Duration of Study/Credits 4 semesters /120 credits, full-time program Master of Science Degree Type Master of Science (M. Sc.) TUM School of Medicine

Start of Course Radiation Biology Winter semester Contact Language English Technical University of Munich School of Medicine Admission Requirements Department of Radiation • A Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences or state Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675 Munich ex amination in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine • Submission of a Letter of Motivation, CV and a General Questions about Studying at TUM Transcript of Records showing modules account- Student Service Center ing to 140 ECTS as well as passing the aptitude Arcisstrasse 21, 80333 Munich, assessment Room 0144 (Service Desk) • Proof of suffi cient English language skills before Tel +49 89 289 22245 the end of the application period studium @ tum.de

For more information: Program Specifi c Questions www.tum.de/en/studies/application-and-acceptance/ mscradbiol.med @ tum.de university-admission/language-certifi cates/ In Cooperation With Costs per Semester Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz | Institut für Radiobiologie No tuition fee. Detailed information: der Bundeswehr | Comprehensive Cancer Center München | www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-fi nancial-aid/ Helmoltz Zentrum München

Further Information www.med.tum.de/en/master-program-radiation-biology

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Mankind has always been exposed to ionizing radiation • students with strong interest in radiobiological research • An international program taught completely in English. from natural sources such as cosmic radiation arriving at and interdisciplinary learning • An interdisciplinary approach covering all relevant the surface of the earth and radioactive radon gas pro- • high motivation to do practical work undertaken in aspects of radiation including molecular biology, ge- duced by the radioactive decay of uranium in subterranean laboratories netics, cancer biology, , radiation-induced rock formations. Other sources of radiation include environ- • abilities for self-organization, initiative and teamwork as early and late morbidities, , radiation mental exposures and medical diagnostics. well as enthusiasm for and commitment to the program physics, dosimetry and radiation protection. • Two research practicals in laboratories or govern­ Today, radiology, and radiation oncology mental agencies dealing with radiation research. are central disciplines in modern interdisciplinary oncology. Degree Program Structure • Focus on developing research, presen­tation and pa- Many cancer patients can be cured with modern radiation per writing competences. techniques, or symptoms can be controlled effectively. In • Completion of a research project and master’s thesis 1st semester Human Anatomy/ and Physiology/ the era of personalized medicine, biology-driven radiation on a current topic. Required Pathophysiology | Radiation Protection and approaches can tailor treatment to the individual patient Modules Medical Applications | Molecular Biology of • Opportunity to pursue a research practical and/or and his or her disease. the Cell | Research Practical master’s research project abroad.

Therefore, it is essential to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms of radiation effects on tumors and 2nd semester Radiation Physics and Dosimetry | Career Profile normal tissues, to use this knowledge for personalized Required Radiation Effects in Cells and Tissues | radiation treatments. As cancer survivorship increases, Modules Molecular Radiation Biology | The comprehensive approach we take to teaching will Research Practical we are seeing a small but significant increase in chronic establish a wide range of skills. These can form the diseases and secondary cancer associated with the earlier basis of a successful career as a medical scientist for 3rd semester Clinical and Experimental Radiation radiation treatment. Only by understanding the interaction Elective Oncology | Advanced Molecular Radiation example in fundamental or translational research in ra- between ionizing radiation and normal or tumor tissues the Modules Biology | Advanced Radiation Protection diation oncology, cancer biology, cell biology, environ- benefits and the health risks from applying radiation can Research | Research Management mental sciences, radiation medicine and other related be balanced. disciplines. The acquired competences also qualify the 4th semester Thesis | Colloquium successful graduate for a career with a range of non- The medical uses of radiation, as well as the broad social govern­mental-organizations and local or national radio- and political implications of radiation, will be at the forefront logical protection organizations. of our teaching. In the last decade, radiation biology has undergone a shift away from biophysical models of radi- ation interaction with DNA and is now more closely allied with molecular studies of cellular regulation and cell-cell interaction. These exciting new areas will be highlighted in teaching and research work.