Study programme description for students
Biological Chemistry - Master
Facts
Studyprogram code M-BIOENG
Credits (ECTS) 120
Level Master's degree (2 years)
Leads to degree Master of Biological Chemistry (biologisk kjemi)
Full-/Part-time Full-time
Duration 4 semesters
Undergraduate No
Language of instruction English
The Master’s programme in Biological Chemistry is an international programme where the teaching language is English. The principal aim of the programme is for the student to obtain advanced knowledge in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Biochemistry. The study programme comprises 120 ECTS in total, taken over 2 years.
Objectives, content, and organisation of the study programme
The programme consists of a course part and a research part. The course part consists of a basic core of 30 ECTS of compulsory courses followed by 30 ECTS elective courses. The research part, resulting in a master’s thesis, gives 60 ECTS. The student is to conduct a supervised, original scientific research project; including planning, experimental work, data collection, theory and method development, analysis and discussion, as appropriate for the field of study. The student shall also acquire knowledge in how to report and present scientific results.
Details on teaching and learning methods, required literature, evaluation methods, and assessment criteria are provided in each course description.
The University of Stavanger strives to deliver all study programs as planned; however, it reserves the right to make adjustments should there be insufficient resources and/or student enrollment to ensure implementation. Over time, it is expected that both the academic content and the range of courses will evolve in response to developments within the discipline, advancements in technology, and broader societal changes.
Learning outcome
A graduate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
K1: The candidate has acquired advanced knowledge within the basic areas in biological 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, microscopy, mass spectrometry, real-time PCR, isothermal micro-calorimetry, absorption- and fluorescence spectroscopy.
S4: The candidate understands the aim of various analytical methods, can conduct experiments and document and analyse results.
S5: The candidate has knowledge of appropriate procedures for keeping healthy and secure conditions in a laboratory.
S6: The candidate is able to communicate research results both orally and in written form in a precise way using scientific terminology.
General Competence
G1: The candidate has developed a general competence/expertise within biochemistry/biotechnology/bioinformatics/molecular biology/biomedical sciences, 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
You can 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• aquaculture• oil industry• food processing• academic institutions• consulting service
Course assessment
Schemes for quality assurance and evaluation of studies are stipulated in Quality System for Education.Studyplan with courses
Student exchange
Schedule for the exchange
Students can go on a study abroad experience during the 2nd semester of the master's programme in Biological Chemistry.
During the exchange semester you should choose courses related to your field of study. The courses you want to take abroad must be approved by the department. It is important that the courses from abroad do not overlap with courses you have already taken.
More opportunities
In addition to the recommended universities listed below, The University of Stavanger has a number of agreements with universities outside Europe that are applicable to all students at The University of Stavanger, provided that they find a relevant subject offering. Within the Nordic region, all students can use the Nordlys and Nordtek networks.
Contact your study adviser at the faculty if you have questions about guidance and pre-approval of courses: Hege Bakken
General questions about exchange:
Go to the exchange guide in the Digital student service desk
See where you can travel
Contact information
Faculty of Science and Technology, telephone (+47) 51 83 17 00, E-mail: post-tn@uis.no
Study Adviser: Hege Bakken
