GPBM is an international Ph.D. training program at University of Helsinki, Finland. It is administered by the Biocentrum Helsinki organization and the Institute of Biotechnology. These two organizations currently harbor approximately 40 research groups that represent the highest quality molecular biology research in Helsinki. The research interests of the groups cover nearly all aspects of modern molecular biology ranging from molecular medicine and developmental biology to biophysics and systems biology.

The graduate program is intended for four years of theoretical and practical studies culminating in academic dissertation. Students receive salary from the graduate program, which also organizes courses and symposia. All teaching in these courses is in English. The student’s progress in his/her research project is closely monitored by a three-member thesis committee. Additionally, students give presentations of their progress in Science Fairs of the graduate program. The lectures and practical training courses aim at providing most up-to-date knowledge of molecular biology, cell biology and biotechnology. A broad based training is purported to provide the students with a wide perspective of their research area and enables them to utilize their training not only in academic science, but opens other possibilities in career development, including industry and other biotechnological applications.