URL study guide
https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/AM_1294Course Objective
The aim of a master internship is to train students to conduct scientific research in a typical “on the job” situation. The student:• is able to independently find scientific information and knows how to analyse, summarize and critically evaluate this for the benefit of his or her own research question;
• has the ability to use the principles from different disciplines (such as Biochemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, Biophysics) in the design of research plans, the execution of research, and the analysis of the results;
• has command of the relevant research techniques and laboratory procedures, including safety procedures, and the ability to solve emerging problems;
• has command of the use of computer software relevant for the field;
• is able to document and communicate experimental results in a labjournal, written report and oral presentation;
• can analyse and evaluate planning, execution and results of research independently and critically;
• is able to collaborate with researchers of various disciplines;
• can contribute to scientific discussions about plans, results and consequences of research;
• can reflect on ethical aspects of research and applications of research;
• can evaluate his or her own functioning in the internship, both by reflection and in discussions with others;
• has obtained a good impression of a potential future field of career.
Course Content
All information about the internship can be found in the internship manual, which is available from the CANVAS ‘Biomolecular Sciences’ community site.Teaching Methods
internshipMethod of Assessment
Grades will be given for attitude, execution, report and presentationEntry Requirements
Students may start the internship only if they have acquired 12EC from period 1 and 2Language of Tuition
- English
Study type
- Master