Molecular Sciences - master
With knowledge in molecular sciences, you can address the grand challenges of the future. This can be making efficient use of natural resources, developing solutions in health and medicine, confronting environment and climate challenges, and securing and improving global food production. You can learn how new molecules can be used to design new and improved drugs, medicine and materials to benefit health, industry and environment.
This program offers three specializations
- Biomolecular Chemistry and Bioinformatics
- Chemical Synthesis and Spectroscopy
- Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
More information about the program structure and courses in the different specializations you can find here.
The program offers a flexible and modern chemistry degree with a range of options beyond traditional study programs in the field. As a student in this master program, you will receive thorough training and skill-building in chemistry fields tailored to your interests.
If you want to strengthen your knowledge about chemical and biochemical processes, and apply it to fields such as medicine, biology, geology, material science, nanotechnology, pharmacy and environmental studies, this program is the right choice for you!
Entry requirements
Admission to Master in Molecular Sciences requires a Bachelor`s Degree (180 ECTS) in one of the natural sciences OR equivalent degree following a program of study of at least three years, or a similiar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act, section 3-4.
- The Bachelor`s Degree must be in one of the disciplines listed in the overview below.
Overview of the requirements for admission to the different Master disciplines
- The Bachelor's Degree must contain a specialization corresponding to at least 80 ECTS in the field of one of our master disciplines: Biomolecular Chemistry and Bioinformatics, Chemical Synthesis and Spectroscopy, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
- The Bachelor's Degree must contain a minimum of 30 ECTS in chemistry courses on bachelor level.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian “C” (3.0) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for International admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.
- Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. The Master’s program in Molecular Sciences requires the following minimum scores in English proficiency:
- IELTS :Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5
- TOEFL: Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 25
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level
- The European Language Certificate (TELC): C1 level
Entry requirements
Admission to Master in Molecular Sciences requires a Bachelor`s Degree (180 ECTS) in one of the natural sciences OR equivalent degree following a program of study of at least three years, or a similiar education approved in accordance with the Norwegian Universities Act, section 3-4.
- The Bachelor`s Degree must be in one of the disciplines listed in the overview below.
Overview of the requirements for admission to the different Master disciplines
- The Bachelor's Degree must contain a specialization corresponding to at least 80 ECTS in the field of one of our master disciplines: Biomolecular Chemistry and Bioinformatics, Chemical Synthesis and Spectroscopy, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
- The Bachelor's Degree must contain a minimum of 30 ECTS in chemistry courses on bachelor level.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian “C” (3.0) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for International admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.
- Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. The Master’s program in Molecular Sciences requires the following minimum scores in English proficiency:
- IELTS :Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 6.5
- TOEFL: Reading 22, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 25
- Cambridge ESOL Examinations: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level
- The European Language Certificate (TELC): C1 level