Biological Chemistry - Master

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.

Living costsNOK 18,400 a month in Stavanger, rent included

kr 220,800

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Who can apply to this programme.

• 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 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.

Taught in English.

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