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Om studiet
Dive into the future of ocean exploration and innovation. This program combines biotechnology, chemistry, and life sciences to equip you with cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on research experience in areas like marine drug discovery, sustainable seafood, carbon capture, and green chemical processes.Collaborate with leading UiT researchers, master modern analytical and molecular techniques, and connect with a global network of academic and industry partners. Located in Tromsø’s thriving innovation hub, you’ll be ready to shape sustainable solutions in research, industry, or entrepreneurship.
Gain advanced expertise in marine biotechnology, biomolecular chemistry, and analytical chemistry with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Key topics include marine bioprospecting, bioactive compound analysis, protein structure, enzymology, synthetic chemistry, and computational biology—empowering you to harness marine resources for valuable products and processes.
Hands-on training is at the core of this program. You’ll master laboratory techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, molecular modeling, and bioinformatics. Through real-world research projects, you’ll isolate and analyze bioactive compounds, characterize proteins and enzymes, and apply advanced methods for sustainable marine processing and chemical production.
The program also fosters interdisciplinary skills, preparing you to tackle scientific, environmental, and ethical challenges, contribute to R&D projects, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences. With a curriculum designed for innovation, you’ll be ready to lead in research, industry, and the global marine bioeconomy—driving sustainable solutions for the future.
Opptaksinformasjon
The student is eligible according to UiT - The Arctic University of Norway's general admission rules:
- General admission requirements - Master
- Admission requires a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in biotechnology, marine biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or a related discipline OR an equivalent degree following a programme of study of minimum 3 years (More information on bachleor's degree requiremetns)
- A minimum of 80 ECTS must be within relevant subjects such as chemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or biotechnology.
- Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian “C” (3.0) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for international admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.
- International students from non-Nordic countries (except students with English as their mother tongue), must meet the Department of Chemistry's English proficiency with a recommended minimum score of 6.5 on each part of the IELTS test, minimum scores of 22, 22, 22 and 25 (reading, listening, speaking and writing, respectively) on the TOEFL test, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level on Cambridge ESOL Examinations, or minimum C1 level on The European language certificate (telc)
Upon admission, applicants are ranked by average grade on subjects included in the in-depth specialisation from the bachelor degree.
Admission capacity
15 places
Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries
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Applicants within EU/EEA/Switzerland (except the Nordic countries)
You will find more information about admission for EU/EAA applicants here
Applicants outside EU/EEA/Switzerland and the Nordic countries
Karrieremuligheter
Graduates of the Marine Biotechnology and Biological Chemistry program at UiT are prepared for diverse careers in research, industry, and the public sector, both in Norway and internationally. Career paths include roles as marine biotechnologists, research scientists, product developers, engineers, laboratory specialists, and entrepreneurs in areas like sustainable seafood, pharmaceutical discovery, environmental biotechnology, and marine value creation.
Many alumni work in leading biotech companies, research institutes, and public agencies focused on marine resources, molecular life sciences, and innovation. With strong practical skills and interdisciplinary training, graduates are also well-suited for management roles and startup ventures, particularly in Tromsø’s thriving blue and green biotech sector.
The program also opens doors to further academic pursuits, including PhD studies in biotechnology, molecular biology, synthetic biology, and biochemistry. Alumni have secured positions in hospital labs, universities, and companies such as Mowi, Nofima, Pharmaq, Akvaplan-Niva, and ArcticZymes—highlighting the program’s industry relevance and strong network.
Utveksling
The Master´s program is structured such that the student can spend periods of their study abroad, preferably in the third semester. Student exchange can be formal courses, or visits to other labs and institutions to learn new techniques. Formal exchange programs with international Universities exist, (see the study program's web pages for more information). However, visits abroad are generally arranged individually, depending on what is relevant for the Master´s project, and on the collaborations of the supervisor. Courses must be approved in advance.