Examination arrangement

Course content

The master thesis work is performed in the 10th semester over a period of 20 weeks. The work can start once the specialization course is passed and as long as the specialization project report is handed in. The master thesis topic is normally offered within the research areas of the department, but the candidates can also choose their own topic. By agreement with the department the thesis work can be performed at a different faculty or at a different institution/company. If the faculty in special cases is to deviate from the requirement that all courses in the education plan should be passed before evaluation of the thesis, the following has to be considered: - The extent of remaining courses. - If the remaining courses are essential for completing the thesis.

Learning outcome

The student should learn in-depth inquiry in a specific theme within their chosen field, through scientific methods of work, i.e. collecting complementary knowledge through literature studies and other sources, to combine this with their own knowledge. The student should further complete a larger independent work, including to make a project plan with milestones, report interim results and write a master thesis according to acknowledged standards.

Learning methods and activities

All students doing their master's thesis at the Faculty of Natural Sciences have to write a master agreement with their supervisor and department. This is done via the electronic form in Sharepoint. The standard contact period with the supervisor/-s is 25 hours. Any contact between supervisor/-s and student beyond this, depends on the supervisor/-s choice of supervision methodology. It is expected that the student works independently beyond the standard contact period.

Further on evaluation

Information about writing and submitting your master's thesis: https://innsida.ntnu.no/masteroppgave The master's thesis has to be submitted in NTNU's examination system Inspera Assessment. The deadline for submitting the master's thesis is 20 weeks from the starting date (the students have additional 6 weeks if they are writing a master thesis abroad.) + 7 days for Easter/Christmas holidays. Applications for an extended deadline must be submitted to the faculty. Students who fail the master's thesis, can submit a new or revised thesis once. It is not possible to improve an awarded grade by submitting a new thesis. The deadline for the assessment of the master's thesis is 3 months. Description of grades for master theses are found on this page: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Description+of+grades+for+master+thesis

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is part of the study program for master students in the programme MTNANO.

Required previous knowledge

The specialization project must be submitted.

Course materials

Agreed with supervisor.