Masters in Biosciences
Bodø, Norway
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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 specialization.
Students can choose from specializations 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.
A Master's in Biosciences provides you with in-depth knowledge within a chosen biological field, but will also improve your critical thinking and analytical skills. During the project phase of the program, you will be a part of a local scientific research group, conducting an original piece of scientific research. Master students can investigate marine, terrestrial, and anthropogenic environments, gaining proficiency in the use of analytical tools in areas such as statistics and genomics.
This flexible study program provides advanced knowledge in biosciences with specializations available in the following five fields: aquaculture, genomics, marine ecology, terrestrial ecology, and livestock science. A Master of Biosciences will give you a competitive edge in the job market, and ability to choose a range of potential career paths.
Master of Biosciences has five specializations:
- Aquaculture
- Genomics
- Marine Ecology
- Terrestrial Ecology and Nature Management
- Livestock Science
Autumn 2023
Semester - 1
- Marine Ecology MABIO-H23-SPESIAL1 | 0 sp
- Livestock science MABIO-H23-SPESIAL5 | 0 sp
- Terrestrial Ecology and Nature Management MABIO-H23-SPESIAL4 | 0 sp
- Genomics MABIO-H23-SPESIAL3 | 0 sp
- Aquaculture MABIO-H23-SPESIAL2 | 0 sp
Spring 2024
Semester - 2
- Marine Ecology MABIO-H23-SPESIAL1 | 0 sp
- Livestock science MABIO-H23-SPESIAL5 | 0 sp
- Terrestrial Ecology and Nature Management MABIO-H23-SPESIAL4 | 0 sp
- Genomics MABIO-H23-SPESIAL3 | 0 sp
- Aquaculture MABIO-H23-SPESIAL2 | 0 sp
Autumn 2024
Semester - 3
- Marine Ecology MABIO-H23-SPESIAL1 | 0 sp
- Livestock science MABIO-H23-SPESIAL5 | 0 sp
- Terrestrial Ecology and Nature Management MABIO-H23-SPESIAL4 | 0 sp
- Genomics MABIO-H23-SPESIAL3 | 0 sp
- Aquaculture MABIO-H23-SPESIAL2 | 0 sp
On completion of the program, graduates will possess advanced knowledge within the field of biology depending on the specialization within aquaculture, genomic, marine or terrestrial ecology, or livestock science. The training offers a thorough knowledge of relevant scientific methods used in biological research
Skills
Graduates of the program can:
- Analyze and critically relate to various information sources and apply them to structure and formulate questions in biology
- Objectively assess existing theories, methods, and research strategies within the field
- Use relevant methods in an independent way to collect, analyze, interpret, and understand biological data
- Carry out an independent, limited research project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics
General competence
Graduates can:
- Analyze relevant biological and ethical issues
- Apply their knowledge and skills to participate in scientific research and professional research related to the master's specialization
- Perform advanced tasks and projects within the field
- Communicate extensive independent work and master's level language and terminology in the academic field
- Communicate about academic biological problems to both scientists and the general public
- Contribute to new thinking and innovation processes
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.
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As a Biosciences graduate and depending on your specialization, 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.
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