International Basic Studies in Natural Science
You will come to work with projects within e.g. the application of natural science in technology and society. In the International Basic Studies in Natural Science programme, you learn the basic methods to study nature through experiments, analysis and modelling.
You will come to work with projects within e.g. the application of natural science in technology and society.
In the International Basic Studies in Natural Science programme, you learn the basic methods to study nature through experiments, analysis and modelling.
Name: International Basic Studies in Natural Science
Type: Part of a University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
In the International Basic Studies in Natural Science programme, you learn the basic methods to study nature through experiments, analysis and modelling.
Through project work and courses, you will learn to use natural science theories and methods.
You will also work with identifying natural science's role in society, and disseminating natural scientific topics.
In the course of your studies, you will come to work with projects within the following four areas:
- The application of natural science in technology and society, where you study natural science as a tool in practical and social contexts
- Models, theories and experiments in natural science, where you learn about and gain experience with the fundamental scientific issues within natural science
- Consciousness-forming subjects within natural science and their dissemination, where you work with natural science as cultural and social phenomena
- Elective project within natural scientific theories, methods and phenomena
In addition to project work, you must, in the course of the programme, follow eight courses selected from: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Computer Science and Environmental Studies. Some courses are elective, while others are compulsory.
The basic study programme is broad and interdisciplinary oriented.
You learn to view the individual natural science subjects in a larger context, professionally, academically and socially. At the same time, you will get a fundamental introduction to scientific work methodologies and disciplines, as well as thorough research, source criticism, experiments, and scientific integrity.
Teaching varies between project work, courses and lectures. Project work makes up about half of the study.
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk .
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study International Basic Studies in Natural Science in Roskilde.
Roskilde University
International Basic Studies in Natural Science constitutes the first 2 years of a 3-year BSc programme at Roskilde University, and gives 120 ECTS credits.
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the studies at www.ruc.dk .
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Posted Apr 04, 2008 12:45 PM
