Studieprogram

A candidate who has completed the education is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes, defined in competence, knowledge and skills:

COMPETENCE:

• Have thoroughly trained to work independently to develop theoretical skills through five years of study of chemical, biological and molecular biological literature, and practical skills through laboratory exercises in most subjects and during the thesis. The thesis is an independent, limited research project, carried out under the supervision and in accordance with applicable ethical standards.
• Can apply their knowledge and skills in new areas, and carry out advanced tasks and projects.
• Can communicate and work professionally in an international study or work context. The program has only English literature, and the candidate reads international research literature throughout the study.
• Have an objective understanding of, and critical attitude toward, scientific literature, and can provide both oral and written presentations of scientific topics and results.
• Can reflect on key ethical and scientific challenges in biotechnology, in terms of both their own and others` work and can convey the biotechnological subject to a detailed and advanced level, with scientific terminology, both orally and in writing.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Have technological knowledge at the international level, and experience with work in an interdisiplinary team (molecular, micro-cell biological, chemical and genetic). Have specialized knowledge in a defined area, through research experience during the thesis.
• Have a thorough knowledge of biotechnology in terms of scientific theories, terminology and methodology, and can apply these.
• Has advanced knowledge in biotechnology and are competent to work in research, education and other professions that require biological, biochemical and biotechnological expertise.

SKILLS:

• Can design their own investigations, collect, process and analyze the data, and evaluate and present the results, methods and sources of error, and end up with an objective conclusion.
• Can carry out analyzes of Biosciences-related problems in an interdisciplinary manner and evaluate solutions related to environment and sustainable development, in collaboration with colleagues from neighboring disciplines (chemistry, microbiology, toxicology, medicine).
• Can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations within the biotech field, and put them into an international academic context.
• Can analyze biotechnology academic issues, based on the subject area of history, traditions, character and position in society.
• Can analyze and evaluate critically about different sources of information, and apply these to structure and formulate scientific reasoning. The skill is achieved both through courses and master thesis.
• Can use appropriate methods (laboratory skills, statistics and bioethics) for research and development work in an independent manner.
• Can work with both eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems, because of the common tools that can be used in several professional venues. The candidate can contribute to creativity and innovation, through its broad theoretical and practical platform, and through its specialized knowledge.