As an MSc student of Biology you will be part of a rapidly developing field in which modern biology is integrating molecular techniques in the solution of biological problems such as climate change, pollution, diseases and loss of biodiversity. If you would like to make a difference and make your mark on the future, an MSc degree in Biology might well be the obvious choice for you.

The programme is offered in English.

The 21st century is rapidly becoming the biological century. Master’s students in Biology have the chance to partake in modern biology’s revolutionary current where, among many other developments, molecular techniques are being integrated to address biological problems. The graduate programme allows you a learning opportunity to understand, utilize and protect nature and its diverse abundance of organisms.

Profile and Career

You should pursue studies in Biology if you are into biological phenomena like DNA, have an interest in nature management or would like to investigate the issues that life itself confronts us with every day. If you are the type who likes to poke their fingers into ponds or grapple with genetic puzzles while wearing lab garb, then Biology is for you. It is a programme where theory alternate with practical work in the field, in the lab or both. The wide range of courses in the programme offers you the opportunity to specialize in one of the many disciplines in the field of biology and thereby tailor your education to your interests and dreams for the future.

Competence Description

A graduate degree in Biology offers you a strong foundation for mastering important scientific techniques. You will leave the graduate programme equipped with skills applicable in nature as well as in the lab.

Competences

An graduate in Biology is able to

• effectively and systematically acquire new knowledge and make themselves acquainted with biological subjects at a high scientific level
• think and work systematically and analytically
• survey and analyse large amounts of data and complex biological relationships
• evaluate and analyse biological problems at a high professional level
• analyse and evaluate own and others findings in a scientific context and apply the results within relevant commercial and community connections
• critically evaluate and put into perspective findings within the thesis subject area and related fields
• formulate, structure and conduct research projects, biological innovation projects and other advanced biological tasks
• apply and develop biological methods within the thesis subject area with the aim of generating new knowledge
• assess the expected future developments within the thesis subject area
• work independently but also to initiate and constructively contribute to interdiciplinary collaboration
• effectively and precisely communicate biological knowledge and problems both in writing and orally
• independently and critically structure own professional progress and specialisation

Skills

A person holding an MSc in Biology has acquired the skills to

• use the methods related to the thesis subject area, including operation of relevant scientific equipment
• conduct biological investigations, including scientific experiments, in the laboratory or in the field
• generate and work up complex biological data sets
• work scientifically

Knowledge

A graduate in Biology has knowledge about

• the thesis subject area at high scientific level and related areas at scientific level

Career Opportunities

Biologists work in a variety of occupational settings. The MSc programme in Biology covers a broad set of skills, so immediate job prospects are good. Also, your education and training can easily be targeted to suit specific career aims. Often, biologists get jobs in:

• biotech
• pharmaceutical companies
• government ministries
• municipalities
• universities
• upper secondary schools
• intellectual property consultancies
• environmental organisations
• the media
• biotech start-ups

All in all, equipped with a graduate degree in Biology, your prospects are extensive.