Name of qualification Name of qualification: Magister biokemije/magistrica biokemijeAdd to comparison
Translated title (no legal status) Translated title: Master of Science in biochemistry
Type of qualification Type of qualification: Master’s degree
Category of qualification Category of qualification: Educational Qualification
Type of education Type of education: Master's education
Duration Duration of education:
2 years
Credits Credits: 120 credits
Admission requirements Entry conditions:
  • A completed first-cycle academic study programme in which the candidate completed course units in subjects that included 15 ECTS credits in chemistry and 15 ECTS credits in biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics; or
  • a completed professional higher education programme in which the candidate completed course units in subjects that included 15 ECTS credits in chemistry and 15 ECTS credits in biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics; or
  • a completed first-cycle academic study programme in another field, if prior to enrolment of the candidate has completed course units in subjects that include 15 ECTS credits in chemistry and 15 ECTS credits in biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics; or
  • a completed professional higher education programme in another field, if prior to enrolment the candidate has completed course units in subjects that include 15 ECTS credits in chemistry and 15 ECTS credits in biochemistry, molecular biology or genetics; 
ISCED field Field:
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
ISCED subfield subfield: biochemistry
Qualification level

SQF Level: SQF 8
EQF Level: EQF 7
EOVK Level: Second level

Learning outcomes:

The qualification holder will be able to:

  • apply knowledge, understanding and problem-solving in new or unfamiliar environments, in broader (multidisciplinary) environments connected with life sciences,
  • autonomously keep abreast of specialist literature in the field of life sciences,
  • integrate own knowledge and deal with complexity,
  • formulate an assessment on the basis of incomplete limited information, including reflection on ethical responsibility,
  • communicate conclusions, knowledge and arguments in a clear and unambiguous manner to specialist and non-specialist audiences,
  • adapt to new situations and make decisions,
  • pursue further education independently and autonomously.

Assesment and completion:

Examination performance is graded as follows: 10 (excellent); 9 (very good: above-average knowledge but with some mistakes); 8 (very good: solid results); 7 (good); 6 (adequate: knowledge satisfies minimum criteria); 5–1 (inadequate). In order to pass an examination, a candidate must achieve a grade between adequate (6) and excellent (10).

Progress:

In order to enrol in the second year, students must have completed 60 credits.

Magister biokemije/magistrica biokemije

SQF 8

EQF 7

The Career path tab shows the possible career path within the selected qualification area, which is not the only one and is not mandatory. The actual transition between qualifications, which is determined by law, is defined in the Transition tab.

Doktor znanosti/doktorica znanosti s področja molekularne genetike in biotehnologije

SQF 10 / EQF 8

Progression:

Third-cycle doctoral study programmes (SQF level 10)

Conditions for obtaining a public document:

In order to complete the programme, students must complete course units in all subjects of the study programme in which they have enrolled and write and successfully defend a master's thesis.

Awarding body:

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology

URL

Awarding body URL:
http://www.fkkt.uni-lj.si/en/about/

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