M.Sc. in Biological Sciences and Technologies

Program objectives

• The program aligns with the Modernization 3.0 strategy to train a professional, competitive workforce able to succeed nationally and internationally and to promote research and development in  Kazakhstan.
• Unique in Kazakhstan because of its interdisciplinary focus and integrated research, teaching and innovation approach.

Program Structure and Academic Content

• The program complies with Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (Bologna Working Group, 2005)
• 2 years, Cycle 2, Level 7, 120 ECTS
• The curriculum of the program consists of three different types of courses:
  • Core pillar courses (18+ ECTS),
  • Elective pillar courses (24 ECTS), and
  • Research pillar courses (Thesis Research and Thesis Dissertation; 180 ECTS).

Program Structure and Academic Content

Program Completion Requirements

To progress towards degree granting, students have to:

1. Pass each course with at least a B-,
2. Complete  the  course-work  requirements  (90  ECTS),  including  retaking  any  failed  discipline core courses in three semesters,
3. Submit a research proposal, present it orally and have it approved before the end of the  third semester in the program, and
4. Complete and submit the research thesis (30 ECTS) to the thesis committee and defend  the thesis before the end of the fourth semester.

Extension of the coursework period beyond three semesters and extension of  the  enrollment period beyond four semesters shall require the approval from the Department,  SSH, and NU’s graduate committee.

Curriculum

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences Curriculum

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