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The program is designed to prepare graduates for both professional careers and doctoral studies in the field of biomedicine. Scientific skills and competencies acquired during a Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science or another Biological Science degree are deepened and expanded. 

In the first and second semester courses cover interdisciplinary topics to ease the entry into the program for graduates of other biomedical degree programs. These interdisciplinary modules, offered to all students across the three specializations, tumor biology, cell biology and infection biology, cover medically relevant topics under the general theme "Molecular mechanisms of selected diseases".

As the program progresses students gain a deeper understanding of scientific research in biomedicine and its underlying foundations. In research oriented laboratory internships the students are learning methodological knowledge and skills as well as to apply biomedical principles to scientific problems. Therefore biomedical lectures and intensive block internships are an important part of the program. 

In addition to providing knowledge of advanced analytical methods, their applications and measurement principles the program aims to give the students the ability to identify, structure, and solve scientific problems in a multidisciplinary manner, as well as to evaluate and present findings. Its strong research orientation and emphasis on independent work prepare students for scientific careers. By the end of the program graduates should be able to apply their knowledge not only in academia but also in the pharmaceutical industry.