MBC.T3

Master Thesis

Module description

Module coordinators

All module coordinators of basic and advanced modules of the Master's programme Biochemistry

Requirements for module admission

Basic and advanced modules

Module is required for

Not applicable

Type of module

Compulsory module, thesis

Frequency of offer (module cycle)

Yearly (SS)

Duration of module

1 Semester

Composition of module / types of components (lecture, exercise, seminar, practical training, excursion)

Practical training

Credit points (ECTS credits)

30 cp

Work load in hours:

  • In-class studying
  • Self-study (incl. exam preparation)

700 h

200 h

Contents

In the Master's project the student is expected to demonstrate that she/hs is able to work on a scientific problem of biochemistry within 6 moths, using scientific methods. The subject of the Master project will be provided by one of the principal investigators. There is a particular focus on the careful acquisition, analysis and presentation of scientific data. The module is a training for the independent conduction of a reserach project and the writing of a scientific document.

Learning and qualification objectives

Independent reserach design and analysis, as well as the generation of a scientific written text.

Requirements for admission to module exam

None

Requirements for the award of credit points; exams (weighting of grades in %)

Master thesis (100%)