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
Admission Requirements
Having a general doctorate degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, 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 awarded by one of 2 the national or foreign universities approved by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Succeeding in entrance examination
Participating in the interview
Offering a resume
Presenting Recommendation letters
Meeting admission criteria based on the regulations of universities *Important Note: These general conditions do not necessarily exclude specific conditions of each specific institute or university