Online Courses in Biomedicine at Örebro University, Sweden
Increase your expertise in Translational Research, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Precision Nutrition, Microbiome in Health and Disease. These cutting- edge courses provide the knowledge and skills needed to excel in health and biomedical research in academia and industry.
PREREQUISITES
A first-cycle (bachelor’s) degree comprising at least 180 credits, of which at least 60 credits are within biomedicine, medicine, biology, chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent.*
The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course “English B” or course “English 6” from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.
*Please note: For the course Bioinformatics, AI and Network Biology for Precision Medicine, students who have studied informatics, mathematics,statistics, or computer science as part of their bachelor’s degree also meet the prerequisites.
MORE INFORMATION
Please scan the QR code to get to the application website antagning.se. (Information in Swedish). For assistance with your application in English, please contact internationalmasters@oru.se
GENERAL INFORMATION
Gain a deeper understanding of complex biological systems, and how you can describe them. Learn from experts and explore the latest advances shaping the future of research into health and disease, biomedicine and life sciences. Stay at the forefront of biomedical innovation and prepare for a successful career in medical research, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Apply before 15 October to take the next step on your biomedical journey.
Microbiota in Health and Disease, 7.5 credits – Distance
Explore the human microbiome in this dynamic course. Dive into how gut microbes impact health, disease, aging, diet, and lifestyle. Learn both foundational and advanced concepts through hands-on theory and data analysis. Discover how probiotics, prebiotics, and dysbiosis shape our internal ecosystem.
Precision Nutrition: Impact of Individual Dietary Responses on Health and Wellbeing 7.5 credits – Distance
Delve into the science behind personalized nutrition—exploring genetics, epigenetics, the gut microbiome, metabolomics, and dietary biomarkers. Learn how and why individuals respond differently to food and explore the latest tools in dietary intervention and data integration.
From Bench to Bedside: Translational Precision Medicine
7.5 credits – Distance
Bridge the gap between research and patient care. This course explores the foundations and current advances of translational precision medicine, focusing on how preclinical and clinical research translate into real-world medical applications. Learn key principles, methods, and legal frameworks that drive the shift from lab discoveries to clinical practice.
Bioinformatics, AI and Network Biology for Precision Medicine, 7.5 credits – Distance
Gain hands-on experience analyzing molecular, preclinical, and clinical data using tools from bioinformatics, machine learning, and AI. Learn to apply data integration methods to predict disease, improve diagnosis, and personalize treatments. This interdisciplinary course brings together students from life sciences and data science fields to develop technical skills and collaborate across disciplines—essential for advancing precision medicine.
Precision Medicine and Health:Nutrition, Microbiome, Translational Science and Bioinformatics, 30 Credits – Distance
Interested in a full semester? Apply to this bundle course combining the four previous courses into one.
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