Students completing the Master of Science in Biology should be able to:
- describe and explain complex biological systems, especially – but not only – in the field of their chosen master.
- define the key concepts and methods used in the field of their chosen master, identify and explain interrelationships between them.
- extract, compile, critically analyse and judge the significance of data from the literature, thereby outlining the state-of the-art in a specific field.
- evaluate biological information, taking account of underlying scientific theories, concepts and practical aspects.
- identify the unsolved problems and key questions that exist within a specific biological field.
- formulate a scientific hypothesis; design and conduct experiments and/or field investigations to test it.
- devise appropriate experimental strategies to tackle particular biological problems, including the use of appropriate positive and negative controls; critically assess the advantages and drawbacks of a specific strategy.
- acquire, analyse and interpret data from independent scientific investigations qualitatively and/or quantitatively.
- undertake field and/or laboratory investigations of living systems in a competent, responsible and autonomous manner, applying ethical considerations.
- communicate results concisely and effectively in both written and oral forms to a scientific audience (reports, oral presentations, posters).
