Programme structure
The programme option consists of
- theoretical curriculum (60 ECTS)
- master's thesis (60 ECTS)
You must refer to the programme's main page for general requirements regarding structure and completion.
Theoretical curriculum
The theoretical curriculum consists of courses and, if applicable, special curriculum amounting to a total of 60 credits. Refer to the minimum requirements for the composition of the theoretical curriculum on the programme’s main page.
Compulsory courses
This programme options does not have any compulsory courses
Specializations
You can specialize in the following areas:
- Biological physics
- Medical physics
You will select the courses in consultation with your advisor, based on your master’s project and interests. Below you will find recommended courses for specialization.
Medical physics: recommended courses
Below you will find several master's courses that are highly recommended:
- FYS4711 – Radiation and Dosimetry
- FYS4720 – Cellular Radio Biology
- FYS4730 – Medical Radiation Physics for Radiotherapy
- FYS4740 – MR-theory and Medical Diagnostics
- FYS4762 – Medical Imaging with Ionising Radiation
- FYS4250 – Biomedical Instrumentation
- FYS4535 – Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics
- STK4900 – Statistical Methods and Applications
- FYS-STK4155 – Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning
Biological physics: recommended courses
Other recommended courses:
- FYS4700 – Biophysics and Medical Physics
- FYS4130 – Statistical Mechanics
- FYS388 (NMBU) Computational neuroscience (Student who wants to partake in this course must contact NMBU in order to achieve an admission and enrollment for the course.)FYS-STK4155 – Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning
- FYS4239 – Electrical Bioimpedance
- FYS4150 – Computational Physics
- FYS4231 – Sensors and Measurement Technology
- FYS-STK4155 – Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning
- STK4900 – Statistical Methods and Applications
- TEK4010 – Optics and Light
- BIOS4910IGEM – International Genetically Engineered Machine
- BIOS-IN5010 – Computational physiology
- BIOS5812 – Advanced Physiology and Nevrobiology
- BIOS3700 – Cell Biology 2
- BIOS3800 – Human Physiology
There might also be other courses relevant for you. Please discuss options with either your supervisor or your contact person.
Exchange
It is possible to complete parts of the master's programme abroad. We recommend going on exchange in the 2nd or 3rd semester. Refer to the programme's main page for general information about a semester abroad.
Master's thesis
The master's thesis consists of a 60-credit research project – this corresponds to 1 year. For more information about the master's thesis and choosing one, see the programme’s main page.