Master in Biochemistry
Oulu, Finland
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application period: 8-22 January 2025
Key Summary
About: The Master in Biochemistry at The University of Oulu blends research and education in biochemistry and molecular medicine. The university pursues innovation, well-being and expertise in Northernness. Many students carry out research training and their MSc thesis outside the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine or abroad, gaining practical lab experience, international exposure and research skills and collaboration. Keywords: biochemistry, molecular medicine, MSc thesis, research work, innovation.
Career Outcomes: The programme gives academic training for research environments and opens industry paths. Career opportunities include academic researcher, industry R&D scientist, biotech or pharmaceutical specialist, diagnostics, regulatory affairs, and science communication.
A significant number of students spend orientation to research work periods outside the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine or carry out the research work for their MSc thesis abroad.
The Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine offers a highly international environment of cutting edge research in Protein Structure analysis, Enzymology, Proteomics, Bioimaging, Developmental Biology, Matrix Biology, and Metabolism research. About fifty percent of our staff are native to other countries than Finland, and research groups are well connected globally to other specialists and research groups in their fields of study. Many students holding an M.Sc. from our faculty have gone on to Ph.D. programs of other prestigious institutions all over the world, and many have stayed at FBMM Oulu to continue in our Ph.D. program.
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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.
Welcome to meet and chat with the University of Oulu students and staff to hear about our English-taught degree programmes, doctoral training and the study experience we offer for you in Finland under the Northern lights.
