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BIOTBA3900

Master Thesis in Biotechnology at IBA (Ålesund)

Credits 60
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 4 semesters
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Master thesis with oral defense

About

About the course

Course content

The master thesis topic is normally offered within the research areas of the department, but the candidates can also choose their own topic. By agreement with the department the thesis work can be performed at a different faculty or at a different institution/company.If the faculty in special cases is to deviate from the requirement that all courses in the education plan should be passed before evaluation of the thesis, the following has to be considered:- The extent of remaining courses.- If the remaining courses are essential for completing the thesis.For more information see the supplementary regulations for programmes in the natural sciences at NTNU.

Learning outcome

The student should learn in-depth inquiry in a specific theme within their chosen field, through scientific methods of work, i.e. collecting complementary knowledge through literature studies and searches in other references, to combine this with their own knowledge. The student should further complete a larger independent work, including to make a project plan with milestones, report interim results and write a master thesis according to acknowledged standards.

Learning methods and activities

All students doing their master's thesis at the Faculty of Natural Sciences have to write a master agreement with their supervisor anhd department. This is done via the electronic form in Sharepoint. The standard contact period with the supervisor/-s is 50 hours. Any contact between supervisor/-s and student beyond this, depends on the supervisor/-s choice of supervision methodology. It is expected that the student works independently beyond the standard contact period.

Further on evaluation

Information about writing and submitting your master's thesis: https://innsida.ntnu.no/masteroppgaveThe master's thesis has to be submitted in NTNU's examination system Inspera Assessment.Applications for an extended deadline must be submitted to the faculty. Students who fail the master’s thesis, can submit a new or revised thesis once. It is not possible to improve an awarded grade by submitting a new thesis. The deadline for the assessment of the master's thesis is 3 months.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biotechnology (MBIOT5)

Required previous knowledge

Passed HMS0003 or equivalent.

Admission to MSBIOTECH and approved master agreement.

Course materials

Agreed with supervisor.

Subject areas

  • Biotechnology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis with oral defense
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Master thesis with oral defense
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment