Overview

Our world is facing major challenges, and sustainable solutions will be central to our future development. Do you want to contribute to solving today's and tomorrow's challenges? This is your opportunity to get a a deeper understanding of the limitations and opportunities that lie within the world of biology.

In the first year, you will receive a solid foundation in core courses that prepare you for the second year, which consists of a nine-month real research project. During your research project, you can choose to work in one of the laboratories at the University of Stavanger, with the public sector or in the private sector.

By the end of the programme, you will have acquired practical and theoretical skills in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and protein biochemistry. You will also get experience with many analytical techniques and research methods. Furthermore, you get skills in presenting scientific results.

Career:

This can be public and private research institutions, laboratories, hospitals, aquaculture, oil industry, food processing, academic institutions, or consulting service.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biotechnology

Protein Biochemistry

Instrumental Analysis
Pathology
Bioinformatics
Advanced Cell Biology
Food Microbiology
Environmental Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stavanger, Norway

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 5 other Masters in Chemistry in Norway

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

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. Applicants with a result Second-class lower Division or lower are not qualified for admission.

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

85000 NOK / year

≈ 85000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Stavanger

Norway

10497 - 15897 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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