Course code: MBI-3017

Advanced methods in experimental biomedicine

Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Level Higher grade level
Credits 10

About the course

The course is a course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine, but is also open for single course students who meet the admission requirements.

The course includes training and critical reflection of relevant methods and techniques for biomedical research. The students will be trained in scientific methods through setting goals, planning, performing experiments and evaluate the results, including reflections of improvements. Students will also be introduced to innovation in biomedicine.

Admission requirements

The course can be taken as a singular course by students with a Bachelor´s degree in Biomedicine or similar (180 ECTS).

Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge at University Bachelor level in biomedicine.

Application code: 9371

The minimum average grade requirement is:

C - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in Europe, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand

B - for bachelor's degree or equivalent issued in all other countries

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

  • explain the theory of given methods and techniques
  • explain the selected methods/techniques with emphasis on their usefulness and limitations in biomedical research
  • identify and discuss caveats related to methods/techniques used in biomedical research

Skills

  • perform the given methods and discuss the results obtained
  • write report including a proper discussion of results obtained
  • design and execute controlled experiments to address relevant research questions

General proficiency

  • analyze and discuss research methods in biomedicine
  • communicate the students own scientific work both written and orally, using the relevant scientific language
  • contribute to innovation processes in biomedicine

Credit reduction

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

  • MBI-3012 Advanced methods in experimental biomedicine 10 ects

Teaching methods

The course will consist of lectures, seminars and lab-work

Language of instruction and examination

English

Schedule

The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.

It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.

Examination

Exams
Oral exam Date: 26.11.2026 –27.11.2026 Duration: 1 Hours Grade:
Passed / Not Passed
Coursework requirements

To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements

Written report Grade:
Approved – not approved
Participation in all lab-work Grade:
Approved – not approved

Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage

Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.

Previous years and semesters

Contact us

Responsible unit: Department of Medical Biology E-mail: studie-hf-imb@hjelp.uit.no
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karolina.szafranska@uit.no
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