Masters in Biosciences

Masters in Biosciences

Understanding living organisms and their relationship to the environment is crucial to creating sustainable solutions for the future and conserving natural resources. The Master of Biosciences at Nord University educates scientists to have a fundamental understanding of the importance of sustainability and advanced knowledge of their chosen area of specialisation.

Students can choose from specialisations within aquaculture, genomics, livestock science, marine ecology, and terrestrial ecology. A master's in Biosciences from Nord University provides a competitive edge in the job market and our graduates can choose to work in a wide range of industries and fields.

• Higher education entrance qualification
• Documented proficiency in the English language
• Bachelor's degree in a biological field with an average grade of C or better. Of the 180 ECTS, students need a minimum of 60 ECTS in biosciences courses and must also have a basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics and chemistry at the university level

No tuition fees for EU citizens. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.

In addition to the semester fee and syllabus literature, students are expected to have a laptop with a microphone and camera. Students must purchase their own laboratory coat for use in courses with laboratory exercises.

Cost for some elective courses may apply, max. NOK 3000.

As a Biosciences graduate and depending on your specialisation, you will be qualified to, for example, carry out laboratory work, environmental consultancy, work in the aquaculture sector, and work in all levels of the public sector, from municipal authorities to national government and agencies.

• 120 ECT

Master of Biosciences has five specialisations:

• Aquaculture
• Genomics
• Marine Ecology
• Terrestrial Ecology and Nature Management
• Livestock Science