Welcome as new students at the Department of Biosciences
The start of the semester for new master's students is week 33. On this page you will find an overview of everything you need to know and do before the start of studies and a program for the first week.
Welcome week
The mandatory information meeting
We want to welcome you to our department, and you will receive important information about your program. The meeting will be held on August 12th at 10:00 in Auditorium 3 in Kristine Bonnevie's house.
Meet the IBV researchers
On August 15th at 13:00, Auditorium 3 you are invited to meet our researchers. This event will serve as a valuable opportunity for you to gain insight into the diverse research sections within our Department. Pizza will be served!
Practical information
Forms for completing master studies
SiO: Housing, Health Services, Student Life
The department of Biosciences
We are located in Kristine Bonnevies hus at Blindern campus. Read about how you can get here by public transport.
Master thesis
You will find an overview of available master's theses at the Department of Life Sciences here.
The list is continuously updated and provides information about ongoing projects and what our various research groups are working on.
Additionally, following the welcome week you will be invited to attend presentations of possible master's projects from the various research sections at IBV.
Courses
Please note that the deadline for registration for courses is Thursday 14th of August. Therefore, it is important that you review recommended courses in advance. Some programme options have mandatory courses that you have to register for. You can find more information regarding mandatory courses on your programme's website.
Please remember to complete the semester registration in Studentweb before you sign up for courses through the "active courses" tab.
We advise you to wait for the actual registration until you have attended the welcome meeting on Wednesday. But make sure you familiarize yourself with your options.
We look forward to greeting you on August 12th.
Important deadlines
August 12: Welcome meeting starts at 10 am
August 14: Deadline registering courses
September 1:
- Deadline register as a student and pay the semester fee
- Absolute deadline registering courses
- Deadline for applying for special examination arrangements
December 1: Deadline for your study plan agreement
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Universitetet i Oslo ?nsker deg velkommen med en h?ytidelig markering av studiestart med musikk og taler fra rektor, statsr?d, ordf?rer og flere. Seremonien markerer at du endelig er UiO-student!
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Career
A Master’s in Bioscience will make you a knowledgeable and valuable candidate within your chosen discipline. There is a wide range of potential employers within research and management, both within the public and the private sector.
You can read career interviews with our former students here (Norwegian only).
The Career Services at UiO
- Career counseling
- Help with your CV, cover letter and preparations for the job interview
- Read more about career services
Questions?
Contact the student advisors: studieinfo@ibv.uio.no