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UiT The Arctic University of Norway Master in Molecular Sciences
UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Master in Molecular Sciences

Tromsø, Norway

2 Years

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Introduction

Molecular Sciences has in recent years emerged as a field somewhat broader than Chemistry, as its activities include methods and technologies which previously were linked to e.g. physics and biotechnology. Molecular Sciences includes the analysis of molecules at all levels, ranging from physical properties, through chemical reactivity, to interactions in larger assemblies, such as in a biological cell.

We aim for students wanting to participate in molecular studies to address the grand challenges of the future, among them: efficient use of natural resources, health and medicine, environment and climate, and global food production. Students aiming to learn how properties of molecules can explain phenomena in nature, how synthesis, discovery, and analysis of new molecules can be used to design new drugs, medicine, and materials with improved functionality, and how molecular studies can be used to improve health, industry, and environment.

Program description

  • Duration: 2 years
  • Credits (ECTS): 120
  • Admission requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences or other fields of natural sciences
  • Degree Name: Master of Science in Molecular Sciences
  • Application code:
    • Norwegian and Nordic applicants: 4009
    • International applicants: 2010

The Master of Molecular Science Programme at UiT has a duration of 2 years and equals a total of 120 ECTS. Each Master's candidate works on a research project to complete an independent scientific dissertation (thesis, 60 ECTS). In addition, the program includes topical coursework, where 20 ECTS are obligatory for all students admitted to the program, and 40 ECTS are to expand on the student's chosen discipline and other special curricula (total 60 ECTS). Within each discipline, certain courses are mandatory.

The Master Degree program in Molecular Sciences will provide program options within three different disciplines:

  • Biomolecular Chemistry and Bioinformatics
  • Chemical Synthesis and Spectroscopy
  • Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

The student will choose a Master's project within the thematic areas available at the Department, and the student will make use of the methodological tools relevant for the thematic specializations. These projects can be theoretical or experimental in nature, or a combination of these, and might be applied to basic and applied research questions. A combination of different specializations to acquire wider expertise is also possible. Eligibility for projects may depend on the student's background.

The five thematic areas are:

  • Chemistry of the cell,
  • Drug discovery and design,
  • Scientific Computing in Chemistry and Biology,
  • Functional materials, and
  • Catalysis.

More information about thematic areas and disciplines you can find here

The Master's candidates become members of one of the research groups at the Department, with an assigned thesis supervisor. Throughout the project, the Master´s students may work closely in teams with Ph.D. students, post-doctoral fellows, and senior scientists.

The Department of Chemistry at UiT provides excellent research environments, with state-of-the-art laboratories and experimental equipment, and access to advanced computer facilities for computer-oriented work. The Department hosts a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Hylleraas Centre for Quantum Molecular Science, an internationally recognized research center in structural biology, NorStruct, and a national and international facility for bioinformatics. The Department also participates in the Arctic Biodiscovery Centre, where our expertise in structure elucidation and molecular analysis, biocatalyst research, synthetic chemistry, and biotechnology is utilized.

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