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Are you interested in biology, from molecules to cells and organisms, and the surrounding natural environment? Are you fascinated by how minor changes in DNA can change the properties of single cells, plants, animals and humans and how such changes have contributed to the evolution of different species? Then the master studies in Bioscience are well suited for you.

Learning outcomes:

You will learn research methods during the master studies in Bioscience that are highly relevant to biological, molecular, biochemical, physiological, and medical oriented research.

Modern pharmaceutical, biomedical, and biotechnological industries often base their research on such biochemical and molecular methods, but is also becoming more computational intensive and in demand of skills in statistics. The need for knowledge of biological systematics and organismal groups is increasing, since Nature Management in Norway and abroad is becoming increasingly knowledge-based.

The degree will qualify you for independent work, critical understanding of scientific publications and presentation of scientific data verbally and in writing. You will learn how research develops new knowledge during work with a 60 credit master’s thesis project in a research group and by completing a set of compulsory and self-chosen subjects of 60 credits in total.

Knowledge aims:

• You will be able to understand biological processes that take place in and between cells and in and between organisms in nature. This understanding will make you capable of describing and explaining both biological processes and their importance for living organisms.
• You will acquire knowledge of the most important research methods that are in use today to develop our knowledge in biological disciplines.

Competence aims:

• You will be able to formulate research hypotheses, choose and adapt relevant methods, and perform systematic studies leading to their acceptance or rejection
• You will be able to work independently in collecting and analyzing biological data, for example during field work or in the laboratory.
• You will be able to read scientific publications and develop a critical view of literature describing scientific topics.
• You will be able to give oral and written representations of scientific topics and research data.

Semester abroad:

We recommend that you study abroad during the second or third semester of your master studies. The exchange should be arranged in cooperation with your supervisor so you can select courses that are relevant to your master's programme. It may also be possible to work on your master thesis at a partner institution.

During your master studies you will also have the opportunity to choose a stay at the University Centre at Svalbard – UNIS.

Career opportunities:

The society expresses an increasing demand for knowledge within Biosciences, and new areas of application are developed continously. A Master’s in Bioscience will make you a knowledgeable and valuable candidate within your chosen discipline. There is a wide range of potential employers within research and management, both within the public and the private sector.

Public sector

• Positions as scientist at hospitals, universities, university colleges, research institutes, for example Oslo University Hospital, Institute for Public Health, NINA, NIVA, The Polar Institute, The Institute for Marine Research, Aquateam.
• Management positions within health, nature and environment, or corresponding at the municipality, county or in agencies at the national level.
• By adding a year of practical-pedagogic studies, you may also qualify as a school teacher or for teaching at university colleges.

Private sector

• Private biotech companies as scientist or consultant
• Consulting firms, particularly for environmental issues
• Pharmaceutical companies as consultant, with clinical trials
• Marine farming
• Scientist, environmental manager, consultant in private or publically owned companies
• Media/publishing companies.
• Consultant in organizations and trusts as WWF, Bellona and Greenpeace

PhD studies, becoming a scientist

A Master’s may open up for a scientific career through PhD studies in Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo or another university in Norway or abroad. Most general universities carry out research related to the knowledge obtained through Master studies at Department of Biosciences.