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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
Programme type |
Master's |
Field of study |
Biophysics |
Study area |
Life Sciences |
Degree |
Master of Life Sciences |
Duration |
2 years |
Workload |
120 ECTS credits |
Language of instruction |
English |
Location |
Life Sciences Center |
Starting date |
September 1st |
Tuition fee EU*/Non-EU students |
€5,266 / €6,500 per year
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*Citizens of the European Union are eligible to apply for state funded places |
- The objective
The goal of this programme is to educate specialists for research, development, education, business and public sector to solve problems in modern biomedical sciences, environment and ecology.
- Career opportunities
A graduate is able to work in high technology industry, research and development, education, medical institutions, private and public agencies where knowledge in the field of biophysics and life sciences are applied/acquired.
- Access to further studies
Masters of Sciences in Biophysics can continue scientific career in doctoral (PhD) studies in life sciences.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
A holder of Master’s degree in Biophysics has good knowledge of general principles of operation and pathology in live systems, the capabilities and limitations of modern biophysical methods, principles of data analysis and planning of scientific investigation. The graduate is able to constantly renew the knowledge and apply it to solve problems. He/she is also able to transfer knowledge and concepts to specialists and non-specialists.
COURSE INFORMATION
The programme has the following structure:
Course Type |
1st Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
2nd Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
3rd Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
4th Semester (30 ECTS credits) |
Compulsory Courses |
Biophotonics (5) Research Project (5) |
Biophysical Nanotechnology (5) Research Project (10) |
Lasers in Biology and Medicine (5) Research Project (10) |
Master Thesis (30) |
Elective Courses |
GROUP AUTUMN: Biophysics of Sensory Systems (5) Bioelectric Processes (5) Cellular Biophysics (5) Molecular Mechanisms of Signal Transduction (5) Brain Research Methods (5) Sensory Systems in Plants (5) Biothermodynamics of Protein – Ligand Interaction (5) Synthetic Biology (5)* Introduction to Data Analysis with R (5) Models of Populations (5) Neurophysiology (5) Systems Biology (5) X-ray Crystallography of Biological Macromolecules (5) |
GROUP SPRING: Mathematical Physiology (4) Biophysics of Neuron (4) Biophysics of Control Systems (5) Cell Technologies (5) Biological Membranes (5) Bioethics (5) Biostatistics (5) |
GROUP AUTUMN: Biophysics of Sensory Systems (5) Bioelectric Processes (5) Cellular Biophysics (5) Molecular Mechanisms of Signal Transduction (5) Brain Research Methods (5) Sensory Systems in Plants (5) Biothermodynamics of Protein – Ligand Interaction (5) Synthetic Biology (5) Introduction to Data Analysis with R (5) Models of Populations (5) Neurophysiology (5) Systems Biology (5) X-ray Crystallography of Biological Macromolecules (5) |
EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
The main form of evaluation is an examination. However, courses units may be evaluated by the pass/fail evaluation as well. Every course unit is concluded with either a written or written-oral examination or pass/fail evaluation. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1(very poor) to 10(excellent), or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases when pass/fail evaluation is foreseen as a final evaluation of the course unit.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Life, Physical or Social Sciences (Psychology).
- Research-based bachelor’s thesis or at least 20 ECTS credits from practical experience in a research lab.
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The average of the learning results during Bachelor degree must not be lower than 70% of the maximum possible grade.
- One scientific reference.
- N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
- Motivational interview.
- Scientific reference.