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Om studiet
Study Biology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.Are you curious about the natural world, from genes to ecosystems? Do you want to conduct research that matters both scientifically and socially?Here’s why UiT is the perfect place for your master’s degree:Unique Location: Study north of the Arctic Circle, surrounded by stunning landscapes and ecosystems.Hands-On Learning: Access Arctic marine and terrestrial habitats, which serve as our "living laboratories."Modern Facilities: Learn and research in one of Norway’s most advanced campuses, with cutting-edge tools for basic and applied science.Supportive Community: Be part of an academic environment that encourages exploration and discovery.Start your Arctic biology journey today!
The Biology - Master´s program provides opportunities to explore an array of pressing questions within modern biology and emphasize some of society`s challenges regarding management of natural resources and biodiversity. Each of the specializations is strongly linked to ongoing research in our research groups, providing the relevant theoretical background, training in state-of-the-art laboratory and field methods, innovative and critical thinking for problem solving, thesis and publication writing as well as training of presentation and knowledge transfer proficiency. Thus, students will be given the opportunity, and is expected, to actively participate as part of the research collegiate in the research group, the department and with relevant external institutions depending on master thesis and master specialization activity.
It is possible to conduct part of the master project in collaboration with external organizations such as Fram Centre Institutes (e.g., Norwegian Polar Institute,Institute of Marine Research,Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA),Norwegian Institute ofBioeconomy Research (NIBIO),Akvaplan-niva, Nofima) and the University centre inSvalbard (UNIS), or other organizations in Norway and abroad. In this case, an internal supervisor at our department of Arctic and Marine Biology, in addition to the external supervisor at the host Institution will be affiliated with the project.
Opptaksinformasjon
Admission to the master’s program in Biology requires:
- bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) or an equivalent degree following a programme of study of minimum 3 years.
- a minimum of 80 ECTS in the bachelor's degree must include a specialization in biological topics [i.e., biodiversity (zoology/botany), ecology, cell- and molecular biology, microbiology, physiology (animal/plant), biochemistry and bioinformatics].
- a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (3,0) in the ECTS scale. The average grade is calcualted from the entire bachelore´s degree.
- proof of English language proficiency. (Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries. You will find more information of English language requirements here.)
One of the specializations in the Biology - Master’s program have additional qualification requirements. Applicats to the Molecular Environmental Biology specializations must have completed courses in basic and practical molecular biology corresponding to a minimum of 10 ECTS (BIO-2018 or equivalent) or can document hands-on molecular lab experience through a bachelor thesis.
Applicants with a degree in Agricultural, Fisheries and Aquaculture studies, Biomedical laboratory sciences ("Bioingeniør"), or Bachelor of Pharmacy, Medicine or Dentistry do not fulfil the admission requirements.
Admission capacity:
42 places
How to apply for admission to UiT? Read more here
Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees, more information here
Karrieremuligheter
The Master’s degree in Biology will allow you to qualify for different career paths and prepare you to step into a professional role or to apply for a PhD.
A Master of Science degree in Biology will prepare you for a wide range of jobs, in both public and private sectors, including research, resource and nature management, administration, consulting and the teaching profession.
The master thesis can play an important role to establish your domain of expertise and to showcase acquired technical and soft skills. Also, it can be very important in building scientific and professional network, that will be a support in your future job search.
Utveksling
Students can undertake periods of studying at The University Centre at Svalbard (UNIS), especially during their third and fourth semester.
International exchange during an entire semester is not possible in the first year of studies due to obligatory courses in all discipline.
Stays abroad can take place as part of a master project in the third and fourth semester. Please consult the program study advisor for more information.