Course content

The thesis must have scientific structure and be founded on a valid theory and adequate use of literature. The student must participate actively in research through his/her work on the project. The supervisor is appointed by agreement. It is the student’s responsibility to contact possible supervisors for his/her project.
The project is scheduled for 2 semesters, but it is recommended that the student starts planning the thesis early and does some work on it during the entire study period.
The evaluation is based on the thesis and an oral examination where the student presents his/her project (ca 30 min) with discussion. The oral examination is used to adjust the grade of the thesis.

Students enrolled in the master's programme in 2008 or earlier can write the thesis in Norwegian or English. Students enrolled in the master's programme in 2009 must write the thesis in English.

Learning outcome

The student must participate in, and take responsibility for, a scientific investigation in neuroscience.

Learning methods and activities

Supervised project according to given guidelines.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

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Required previous knowledge

The student must be admitted to the Master of Science in Neuroscience. He/she must have passed all exams, i.e. compulsory and elective courses worth 60 credits in total.