Masteroppgave i molekylærmedisin

The master's thesis in molecular medicine could have a basal or a medical direction. The thesis should have a scientific composition and be founded on applicable theory and literature within the specific subject. Current topics could be molecular mechanisms and epidemiological causes, diagnostic problems and therapeutic measures. It is a great advantage that the thesis is connected to the existing research activities at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. The principal supervisor is chosen among the scientific staff with permanent positions. The thesis should be a monograph or a scientific paper with concluding remarks. In both cases, the student should document a theoretical comprehension and a broad understanding of the methods that have been used. Students enrolled in the master's programme must write the thesis in English. Details regulating the work with and assessment of the thesis are given in Guidelines for the Master's Thesis.

Knowledge

The candidate has

• in depth knowledge of a specific research field within molecular medicine

Skills

The candidate can

• formulate a precise research problem
• scientifically test and answer a research problem
• master methods and techniques relevant for the research problem
• analyse data from a study/experiment
• describe a scientific work in a clearly written report (master's thesis)

General competence

The candidate can

• plan a research project

• discuss research results critically by use of relevant scientific literature
• present and communicate research results, both in writing and orally, with sound language and precise statements

Individual supervision. Form of examination: Thesis and oral presentation/examination. The grade given on the thesis may be adjusted after the oral exam. The thesis must be written in English.