KJM-FRM5055 – Bioanalytical Chemistry II: Advanced Separation Methods

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

KJM-FRM5055 is focused on advanced methods for the determination of organic compounds in various matrices such as biological fluids (e.g. serum, urine, cell cultures) and environmental samples (e.g. surface water).

Learning outcome

After completing the course, you can:

• Explain innovative variants of gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and associated detectors.

• describe supercritical fluid chromatography.

• describe advanced electrophoretic techniques.

• assess which of the separation methods is most suitable for a given purpose.

• explain advanced microextraction techniques used in conjunction with advanced separation methods.

• convey and discuss peer-reviewed scientific literature within advanced separation methods and microextraction techniques.

Admission to the course

Students admitted at UiO must apply for courses in Studentweb. Students enrolled in other Master's Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

Nordic citizens and applicants residing in the Nordic countries may apply to take this course as a single course student.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

We strongly recommend a background in physical chemistry corresponding to KJM2400 – Analytical Chemistry I and KJM3400 – Analytical Chemistry II - Separation Methods (for chemistry students), or FRM2010 – Quality Control of Pharmaceutical ingredients (discontinued) and FRM3030 – Use of Drugs, Part III (discontinued) (for pharmacy students), as well as FRM-KJM5050 – Bioanalytical Chemistry I: Advanced Separation Methods and Bioanalysis (continued).

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The teaching consists of:

  • 5 meetings by 2 hours each, with course teachers. The purpose is to answer and discuss about the questions students prepare during the colloquium
  • 2 hours colloquium in a week where course teachers are available for discussing the reviewed materials

The teaching is based on physical presence, but a Zoom link can be provided as needed for those who are not studying in Oslo.

Examination

  • Final written exam (4 hours) or oral exam (45 minutes), which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

The form of examination (written or oral) depends on the number of students taking the course.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: KJM-FRM9055 – Bioanalytical Chemistry II: Advanced Separation Methods

Examination support material

No examination support material is allowed.

Language of examination

You may submit your response in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English. If you would prefer to have the exam text in English, you may apply to the course administrators.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass, the original examination.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 16, 2026 1:56:23 AM

Facts about this course

Level
Master
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn
The teaching may be canceled if fewer than 5 students apply.
Examination
Autumn

Contact

Department of Chemistry