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International tt备用网址 in Natural Sciences (int)
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study startAug
Introduction to the programme
How is the world around us structured, and how does it behave? How can we use scientific knowledge and methods to find solutions for the benefit of the environment, health, disease, medicine, and technology? These are some of the questions you can explore at International tt备用网址 in Natural Sciences.
The demand for employees and researchers with a natural science education will only increase in the future as the world needs to find new solutions to environmental-, health- and climate challenges. There will also be a need for curious individuals who can use experiments and fundamental theories to figure out how things are interconnected.
As a student you can focus on addressing societal problems such as reducing plastic pollution, restoring biodiversity or combating antibiotic resistance. You can also immerse yourself in scientific issues driven by curiosity and contribute to developing better fundamental understandings of the world around us, both through theories and experiments. You have access to our supercomputer and our new laboratories, which are used by both researchers and students.
You will be introduced to fundamental theories, techniques, and methods from various scientific disciplines, learning to work across scientific boundaries in collaboration with other students. You will be trained to think like a researcher, and in practice, you will work closely with researchers.
During your studies, you can choose the academic specialisations that interest you the most. Approximately half of your study will involve project work, giving you the opportunity to pursue your interests by selecting topics and issues to work on.
Daily life while studying
You will become part of a local scientific community, quickly getting to know your fellow students and becoming acquainted with the researchers.
In this local scientific environment, you will engage with your fellow students through laboratory exercises, computational exercises in small groups, attend joint lectures, academic seminars, and spend time in the students' own lounge areas after classes.
If you are interested, there are plenty of opportunities to participate in the social study environment, attending events, parties, and evenings at the NAT-Café, joining quiz-and-pizza events, participating in the Annual Spring Gala, board game nights, tournaments, or becoming a member of the RUC Brewery brewing group.
In your daily life, you can also enjoy the extensive campus of Roskilde University with thousands of fellow students, a library, student house, cafeteria, training room, FabLab, parties, and Friday bars, etc.
From bachelor to master
International tt备用网址 in Natural Sciences provides access to various master's programmes, both in Denmark and abroad, depending on the subjects you choose along the way. Graduates from International tt备用网址 in Natural Sciences typically continue to master's programs such as:
- Chemical Biology
- Environmental Science
- Mathematical Bioscience
- Physics and Scientific Modelling
- Computer Science
Preapproved programmes
See which of Roskilde University’s master's programmes your bachelor degree + your subjects will give you direct access to:
- Check the admission requirements at each master's programme
- Check different subject combinations in the preapproved programmes tool
Career and qualifications
International tt备用网址 in Natural Sciences teaches you a cross-disciplinary understanding of scientific theories and tools. You also have the opportunity to acquire a range of subject-specific competencies in demand in the job market, such as:
- Coding and simulation (Python and Latex)
- Statistics and data processing
- Experimental design, fieldwork, and laboratory techniques
- Mathematical modelling, scenario development, and projection
- Project management and innovation
- Experimental work in chemical, physical, and biological laboratories
Depending on the subjects you choose during your bachelor's and subsequent master's, a natural science profile opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Start your own business, become a researcher or educator, or find employment such as:
- Medicinal Biologist: Contribute to the development of diagnostic tools or medicines in pharmaceutical companies.
- Ecotoxicologist: Work in companies, government agencies, or universities, using your knowledge of ecology, water, soil, and environmental contaminants to reduce toxins in the environment.
- Data Analyst: Discover new unknown connections in large datasets through your skills in mathematics, statistics, and programming.
- Physicist: Work on the properties, aging, and durability of materials such as plastics or paint.
- Environmental Consultant: Advise various stakeholders, develop strategies, and communicate about complex environmental challenges.
- Software Developer: Design software solutions in data analysis, high-performance computing (GPUs), neural networks, and AI.
- QC Professional: Work on quality control of pharmaceuticals in biotech or pharmaceutical companies.
- Mathematician: Work on mathematical modeling of diseases and improved medication.
- Become a PhD student in your specific field, qualifying you for additional job opportunities.
Exchange
You will have the opportunity to spend a term at one of the universities with which RUC’s natural sciences area has a student exchange agreement, or you can organise such a stay at another university yourself.
Admission requirements
General admission requirements
Specific admission requirements
- English at Danish B-level
- Mathematics at Danish A-level
One of the following subject combinations:
- Physics at Danish B-level and Chemistry at Danish B-level or
- Physics at Danish B-level and Biotechnology at Danish A-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level and Geoscience at Danish a-level or
- Chemistry at Danish B-level, Biology at Danish A-level and Physics at Danish C-level
Guaranteed admission
In 2024, guaranteed admission to the International tt备用网址 in Natural Sciences is offered to applicants who fulfil the admission requirements and hold a minimum GPA of 2.0 on the Danish grading scale.
Additional admission requirements
When selecting your bachelor’s subjects, there may be additional admission requirements.
An example of a Study Programme
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1. semester | 2. semester | 3. semester | 4. semester | 5. semester | 6. semester |
Course
Empirical data 5 ECTS |
Course
Experimental methods 5 ECTS |
Course Theory of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS |
Course Within the area of Natural Science 5 ECTS |
Elective course 5 ECTS |
Elective course 5 ECTS |
Project
Applications of Natural Sciences in Technology and Society 15 ECTS |
Project Interaction between model, theory, experiment, and simulation in natural sciences 15 ECTS |
Project Natural Sciences and Theory of Science 15 ECTS |
Project 1st bachelor subject 15 ECTS |
Project 2nd bachelor subject 15 ECTS |
tt备用网址 project 15 ECTS |
Please note: The table shows an example of a course of study. Courses, projects, internships and studies abroad with credit transfer may vary for each student. See current courses at study.ruc.dk
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How do dye-sensitized solar cells work?
Subjects and possible combinations
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The bachelor subject Bioprocess Science is an expanding interdisciplinary field based in molecular, environmental, and medical biology combined with chemistry. You will acquire a solid understanding of bioprocesses in industrial processes, biological products, and drug development, and you will learn how to apply these bioprocesses in medicine, industry, agriculture, and aquaculture.
Bioprocess Science (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
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At the bachelor subject Chemistry, you will acquire skills in organic, physical, analytical, and inorganic chemistry and biochemistry. We have a focus on chemical biology and sustainable chemistry and we engage in research into green chemistry. You will receive training in fundamental and cutting-edge theory, combined with modern practical laboratory techniques and skills.
Chemistry (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
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At the bachelor subject Computer Science, you learn the process of software development – from planning and analysing, to design and implementation, and finally test and documentation of a programming task.
Computer Science (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
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At the bachelor subject Environmental Biology, you will learn about the interaction between living animals, plants and micro-organisms and their physical, chemical, and biological environment. As a student, you will design and conduct your own experiments and studies, and learn to analyse, interpret, and evaluate your findings.
Environmental Biology (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
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In the bachelor subject Mathematics, you will learn to work with basic research in mathematics, mathematical didactics, and mathematical models in areas such as physics, epidemiology, and physiology. You will also participate in independent research where you apply the elements and learn the mathematics required to solve a problem.
Mathematics (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
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Molecular Biology is the part of biology that concerns itself with macromolecules’ properties and interactions, and examines the function of genes and the function of the proteins that are formed. You will acquire a solid understanding of the key theories of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and microbiology.
Molecular Biology (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
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The bachelor subject Physics takes you through the basic disciplines of physics, including electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. You will learn to structure and formalise physical problems and to analyse the world with the approach and intuition of a physicist.
Physics (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
tt备用网址 at Roskilde University - what is it like?
What is it like to be a university student? What does project work mean? What characterises a bachelor's programme at Roskilde University? And what does Roskilde University Campus look like?
Roskilde University’s campus
The university is situated on one single physical campus. There are multi-purpose sports courts, a football field, a disc golf course, nature trails along the lake, stream and the fields, a training centre, innovation workshops, a canteen, and a cinema. Our joint meeting place is called Student House RUC, where there is a student-run café and lounge. Both outdoors and indoors, we work to make the campus as sustainable as possible. Among other things, we have reduced energy consumption by 38 percent over the last 5 years and are converting our outdoor areas to wild nature.
Stine Timmermann Ottesen
"When we hire a project manager, medicine developer, or similar in the pharmaceutical industry, we need someone who not only has strong core expertise but can also see beyond that.
All development work happens in project teams, so it's not enough to be academically proficient in a narrow area. You also need to be curious about other expertise, build bridges, and collaborate. I find that quality to a high degree in those who come with a natural science background from Roskilde University."
Study Guidance
Contact us if you need guidance about our programmes, or if you have questions about admission to Roskilde University.