All master programmes at University of Skövde, except Biomedicine and Molecular Biology, start in autumn (end of august). End of programme is June the following year, or June the year after that for two year programmes.
Spring semester 2011
For 2011 Biomedicine and Molecular Biology Master start in January.
Molecular Biology, one year master programme
Biomedicine, one year master programme
For information about the programme, please see below.
Application: www.studera.nu/english
Application opens June 1.
Deadline for application August 16, deadline for documents September 1.
Autumn semester 2011
Application is made on www.studera.nu/english.
Prerequisites
The University of Skövde do not consider applications from students without a full Bachelor, that is - the degree certificate must be submitted with the application.
Necessary is also proof of English. Accepted tests are IELTS or TOEFL. Originals from TOEFL must be sent to the address given at www.studera.nu or directly to the University.
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Applied Mechanics
The master programme (1 year) in applied mechanics focuses on the development of analytical skills to solve complex problems within the area of mechanics. The courses given during the first semester gives a good background for advanced engineering work in industry. They also form a basis towards postgraduate studies. This means an extensive theoretical content combined with numerical methods. The theoretical part of the programme is represented by courses in dynamics and fracture mechanics. The numerical part is characterized by linear and non-linear analyses using the finite element method. During the entire programme, both theoretical and numerical problems are taken from real problems. To finalize your degree, you will also carry out a master's dissertation project during the final semester. This is made within the field of mechanics.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (one year) with a major in Mechanical Engineering.
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Contact: Kent Salomonsson, PhD
kent.salomonsson@his.se
Bioinformatics
The Master’s programme in Bioinformatics contains courses focusing on bioinformatics algorithms, methods for structural modelling, and research and development in bioinformatics. During your studies, lectures will be mixed with computer laboratory work. You will learn how to use various computerized tools for compiling and analyzing data from research projects and biological experiments, and to use various methods for analysis, for example sequence analysis and phylogenetic analysis.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (one year) with a major in Bioinformatics
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For information about the curriculum or advice about how to apply, contact the study programme coordinator:
Angelica Lindlöf
angelica.lindlof@his.se
Biomedicine
In the one year master’s in Biomedicine, you will learn to integrate medical problems with fundamental disciplines in natural sciences, such as genetics, molecular biology, physiology and cell biology. The study year will give you a good understanding of the molecular and cellular processes that take place in the human body at both normal and disease conditions, with a special emphasis on genetics, tumor biology, endocrine control systems and pharmacology.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (one year) with a major in Biomedicine
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For information about the curriculum or advice about how to apply, contact the study programme coordinator Afrouz Behboudi, afrouz.behboudi@his.se
Cognitive Systems (One year & Two years)
The one- and two-year master's program is about understanding and creating intelligent behavior in different types of systems based on knowledge from cognitive science, artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction. You get to learn how to use models inspired by how our brain works, learn to understand and explain aspects of cognition and current trends sin human-computer interaction. You get experience in incorporating the models in behaving robots. The program contains courses in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction/human-robot interaction.
Students on the one-year program continues with a research-oriented project in the second semester, while students on the two-year program carry on with method courses and in-depth cognitive systems courses preparing for the second year’s major thesis work
Type of degree
One-year program: Degree of Master of Science (one year) with a major in Cognitive Science. Two-year program: Degree of Master of Science (two years) with a major in Informatics.
Cognitive Science (one year)
Cognitive Science (two years)
For information about the curriculum or advice about how to apply, contact one of the heads of programme: Jessica Lindblom, jessica.lindblom@his.se or Henrik Svensson, henrik.svensson@his.
Economics and Finance
The Economics and Finance masters programme will not be open for application autumn 2010.
Finance plays a central role in all areas of economics and management. Questions about investments, how to determine the real economic profits of economic activities, risk management, securities trading, how to value investments, stocks, bonds and firms can take you to an interesting career in finance as well as in any other area. The master’s programme in Economics and Finance includes courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometric time series analysis. These courses sharpen your ability for analytical work in economics and finance.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (one year) with a major in Economics
Coordinator of the Master’s programme: Yinghong Chen, yinghong.chen@his.se
Industrial Informatics
Industrial informatics refers to the techniques and tools found in the borderland between informatics and manufacturing techniques, where manufacturing systems complexity demands informatics' tools and techniques for planning and controlling manufacturing systems.
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For information about the curriculum or advice about how to apply, contact the programme coordinator Matias Urenda Moris, matias.urenda.moris@his.se
Informatics (One year & Two year)
Regardless if you want to work with research and development within IT-companies or if you want to aim for a Ph.D. degree in the future, our one or two-year Master’s programme in Informatics is a solid first step in your future career. During the first semester you choose among many different courses within the informatics field, such as Adaptive Robotics, Distributed Real-Time Systems, Web- and Database Technology, and Information Systems Engineering.
If you take the one-year programme, you continue with a research-oriented project. Students on the two-year programme carry on with method courses, preparing for the second year’s major thesis work. The second year also includes your choice of advanced courses within the informatics field.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (one or two years) with a major in Informatics
Read more about Informatics - one year
Read more about Informatics - two years
For information about the curriculum or advice about how to apply, contact the programme coordinator Jonas Gamalielsson, jonas.gamalielsson@his.se.
Data Analysis and Information Fusion
The Data Analysis and Information Fusion masters programme will not be open for application autumn 2010.
This two-year Master’s Programme in Information Fusion has a close connection to the established research program at University of Skövde within the area of information fusion from databases, sensors and simulations (http://www.infofusion.se
). Compulsary courses are Information Fusion, Decision support, and Intelligent Data Analysis.
You can also choose among many different courses within the informatics field, such as Information Systems Engineering, Connectionism and Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction and Open Source and Distributed Development Models. The programme is completed with a thesis work.
For more information about the curriculum contact coordinator of the Master’s programme Ronnie Johansson (ronnie.johansson@his.se)
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (two year) with a major in Informatics
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Mechanical Engineering
The program is focused on product- and production development and involves topics such as ergonomic design, quality assurance, production development, PDM, FEM etc. The program utilizes modern and powerful tools for modelling, simulation, web-collaboration etc. Case methods are used in many of the courses. Contact and collaboration with industry are characteristic for the program.
The program is given in cooperation between the Universities in Örebro, Halmstad and Skövde. In that way we can offer a comprehensive set of courses.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science - with a major in Mechanical Engineering
Read more about the Master program in Mechanical Engineering
Molecular Biology
The Master’s programme in Molecular Biology with specialization in Biotechnology combines cell and molecular biology with subjects like biochemistry, immunology and genetic engineering. Advanced on site computer and laboratory facilities are frequently employed for experimental design, DNA/protein analyses and screening of databases, PCR amplification as well as analysis of data.
The computational resources are also used for designing of primers and complex genetic constructs. The programme is finished with a thesis work, where you will expand your knowledge of the theoretical basis of molecular biology as well as your experience with techniques of biotechnology.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (one year) with a major in Molecular Biology
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For information about the curriculum or advice about how to apply, contact the study programme director Mikael Ejdebäck, PhD, Assistant professor in molecular biology, mikael.ejdeback@his.se .
Serious Games
Computer games are used throughout our society. People play on the bus, at home and at work and we can see how computer games concern a number of areas in the society of today. Furthermore, we see an important industry emerging. The term “serious games” refers to games that engage the user, and contribute to the achievement of a defined purpose other than pure entertainment (whether or not the user is consciously aware of it). The additional purposes can, for example, be education, training, health care or marketing.
The study program is about developing and analyzing serious games. There is a strong practical focus meaning that you will spend much time on developing and evaluating serious games.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (One Year) with a major in Informatics.
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Contact: Programme coordinator Senior Lecturer Per Backlund
per.backlund@his.se
System Biology – two year Master's Programme
The two year master’s program contains courses building up the student skills in modeling techniques and analyses of systems biology, i.e. a network of interacting biological components. The systems being studied range from the molecular and cellular levels (biomedicine, molecular biology, bioinformatics, physiology), to populations of individuals (theoretical ecology). Modeling and analyses of a biological system can provide unexpected insights into the emergent behaviors of complex systems, such as a cell, organ or ecosystem. These are properties that are only apparent in the context of the whole system. The systems biology approach offers new insights to understand diseases, develop prognosis methods and give vital clues for finding treatments for diseases. The systems biology approach can also supply important information regarding sustainable resources and environmental hazards.
Type of degree
Degree of Master of Science (two year) with a major in Systems Biology
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For information about the curriculum or advice about how to apply, please contact:
Dan Lundh, PhD dan.lundh@his.se