Biological Chemistry - Master of Science Degree Programme


Study programme description for study year 2020-2021

Semesters

Facts

Course code

120

Studyprogram code

M-BIOENG

Level

Master's degree (2 years)

Leads to degree

Master of Science

Full-/Part-time

Full-time

Duration

4 Semesters

Undergraduate

No

Language of instruction

English

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The Master Programme in Biological Chemistry has two specializations, Biological Chemistry and Chemistry. This is an international programme, and the teaching language is English. The principal aim of the programme is for the student to obtain advanced knowledge in Biological Chemistry / Chemistry. The study programme comprises 120 ECTS in total, taken over 2 years.

Learning outcome

After having completed the Master Program in Biological chemistry, the student shall have acquired the following qualifications:

Knowledge

K1: The candidate has acquired advanced knowledge within the basic areas in Biological chemistry/Chemistry, and specialized knowledge within a focused area through working with the thesis.

K2: The candidate has a broad knowledge of the field's scientific and instrumental methods and theories, and can apply his/her expertise with respect to new scientific challenges and challenges within the subject area.

K3: The candidate can use databases and search tools/engines to obtain relevant information about a subject, technique, or problem within the field.

Skills

S1: The candidate can conduct and present a larger scientific project within the field.

S2: The candidate can work independently in the laboratory, use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation and classical techniques to conduct experiments.

S3: The candidate has knowledge of timely laboratory techniques and can apply them; such as cloning techniques, cell-tissue culture methods, methods to analyse metabolites, DNA, RNA, and proteins, immunological methods (western blotting), microscopy, mass spectrometry, real-time PCR, isothermal micro-calorimetry, absorption- and fluorescence spectroscopy.

S4: The candidate is able to understand the aim of various analytical methods, conduct experiments and document and analyse results.

S5: The candidate has knowledge of appropriate procedures for keeping healthy and secure conditions in a laboratory.

S5: The candidate is able to communicate research results both orally and in written form in a precise way using scientific terminology.

General knowledge

G1: The candidate has developed a general competence/expertise within Chemistry/ Biochemistry, Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/Molecular biology, Biomedicine, and how environmental factors influence organisms and their physiology.

G2: The candidate has the ability to reflect over central ethical and scientific issues in relation to her/his own and others work.

G3: The candidate is capable of developing new competence/ expertise within the field's subject areas and contribute to innovation processes within these areas.

Career prospects

Candidates qualify for work in various research and industrial companies, within a wide range of positions. This can be public and private research institutions, laboratories, hospitals, oil industry, food processing, academic institutions, or consulting service.
Graduates with a strong academic can also qualify for a PhD position in molecular biology or related research area at UiS, other universities in Norway or overseas.

Course assessment

Degree programmes and courses are revised annually. Evaluation is a central component of the UiS quality system. Courses in the degree are subject to student evaluation, in accordance with the University’s quality of education. All courses that are part of the programme are evaluated using forms and/or discussion according to faculty guidelines.

Study plan and courses

Enrolment year: 2020

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Student exchange

Exchange semester

Semester 2

 

Organisation of the exchange

In semester 2 of the Master program in Biological Chemistry, you have the possibility to study abroad at one of UiS partner universities.

There are mandatory courses in the exchange semester, but it will usually not be a problem to find corresponding or alternative courses at the host institution. When going abroad, you must choose courses that comprise a similar specialization within your field, and these must be pre-approved before you leave. It is also important that the courses you are going to take abroad do not overlap in content with the courses you have taken or will take later in the study program. A good tip is to think about your specialization and your field of interest.

 

More possibilities

In addition to the recommended institutions listed below, UiS has a number of https://student.uis.no/utveksling/hvor-og-naar-kan-jeg-reise/nettverk-og-avtaler/bilaterale-avtaler/agreements with universities outside Europe, which are open to all students at UiS who find a relevant course offer.

Within the Nordic countries, all students can use the https://student.uis.no/utveksling/hvor-og-naar-kan-jeg-reise/nettverk-og-avtaler/nordplus/Nordlys and Nordtek networks.

It is also possible to take courses at The University Centre in Svalbard (Norway).

 

Contact

Guidance and pre-approval of courses:https://www.uis.no/article.php?articleID=132047&categoryID=11198https://www.uis.no/article.php?articleID=132047&categoryID=11198

https://www.uis.no/article.php?articleID=132047&categoryID=11198Hannah Kate Hondebrink

General questions on exchange:

International Office, Kitty Kielland building mailto:exchange@uis.nomailto:exchange@uis.no

mailto:exchange@uis.noexchange@uis.no

Admission requirements

A bachelor´s degree within one of the following disciplines is required:- Biological Chemistry- Molecular Biology- Cell Biology- Chemistry

The degree must include at least:- 90 ECTS credits in chemistry and molecular biology/biology- 10 ECTS credits in mathematics/statistics/calculus

Admission to this master's programme requires a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (according to ECTS Standards) in your bachelor's degree.

Contact information

Contact person: https://www.uis.no/article.php?articleID=132047&categoryID=11198Hannah Kate Hondebrink, Study Coordinator, telephone (+47) 51 83 31 37.

Faculty of Science and Technology, telephone (+47) 51 83 17 00, E-mail: mailto:post-tn@uis.nopost-tn@uis.no