In molecular biology, we primarily work with nucleic acids, genes and genomes that contain, preserve and propagate the complete information about the structure of molecules, cells and organisms on earth. Today, molecular biology techniques are applied in all biological and biology-like subjects. In modern pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnological industry, research is based on molecular biological methods that have essential consequences for trade, industry and commerce. There is a growing range of applications for molecular biosciences in many aspects of society.
The programme option Molecular Biology is part of the master’s programme, Molecular Biosciences. It builds further on the bachelor’s degree, Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry (MBK). At master's degree level, emphasis is placed on a research-based thesis that you choose with guidance from a supervisor. The Department for Molecular Biosciences can offer topics from a wide range of fields including molecular cell biology, molecular microbiology and molecular plant biology. Some thesis work may have a biotechnical emphasis.
The molecular biology research environment at the Department of Molecular Biosciences has contacts and collaborative agreements with research centres inside and outside of Norway, enabling students to pursue parts of their studies externally.