Master in Biochemistry

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Master's Program in Biochemistry, Master of Science (2 years)

In-depth training in understanding structure-function relationships of proteins and their characterization.

Strong focus on practical skills and the use of most modern equipment in protein expression and analysis.

Highly flexible degree aimed at students with an interest in a research career, taught by an international staff.

Education leading to a Master's degree in Protein Science and Biotechnology or Molecular medicine provides the student with the ability to:

• Apply scientific knowledge and methods to topical tasks and to undertake scientific research under supervision.
• Analyze information and data; place their setting within a theoretical network accompanied by critical reflection and assessment.
• Integrate the subject area as a coherent whole.
• Communicate with good language skills for national and international tasks.
• Demonstrate transferable and cognitive skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and critically about science using a variety of approaches.
• Apply further knowledge, including the abilities to conceive, design, and implement independent research.
• Demonstrate capability for scientific postgraduate work.

The Master’s degree contains altogether 4 - 9 months of compulsory laboratory work spread over different courses. Laboratory skills and modern methods are conveyed to students by teachers who all are active in research work. In general, continuous assessment is in general use on the courses, which means that the final exam of a course is not solely determining the final grade. In addition to, or as part of, lectures activating working methods are used, like problem-solving, workshops, and seminars.

The skills gained in the program offer you the academic training and expertise required to succeed in a research environment, but will also open opportunities in biomedical and related industries.