After completion of the MSc LST programme students will have developed: 

• Knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts of Life Sciences from textbooks and primary literature pertaining to the research area 
• The ability to plan chemical research, perform experiments within an appropriate time frame, collect and store data in a logical way, such that colleagues can easily find and access the data (data management) 
• The ability to make an independent analysis of scientific problems, analysis of relevant specialist literature, and formulate verifiable hypotheses 
• An appropriate critical scientific attitude, i.e. the ability to analyse results and critically evaluate their validity and accuracy  
• The skill to communicate Life Sciences research progress and results to colleagues, supervisors and experts 
• The ability to write independently a structured and accurate report on performed research in Life Sciences  
• The ability to perform with an academic attitude and the skills for autonomous self-development, taking into account the ethical and social aspects of the natural sciences.