M.Sc. in Biology (Department of Biology)
| Programme website | http://www2.uit.no/ikbViewer/page...d_c=&p_d_v=94601&p_document_id=94601 (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Siv Andreassen |
| Telephone | (+47) 77 64 63 81 |
| siv.andreassen@uit.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The academic activity of the Department of Biology at the University of Tromsø focuses on terrestrial biology, northern ecosystems and climate. Biology is currently undergoing an extremely exciting time based on new knowledge about the genetic material of biological organisms and advanced technology. This provides opportunities to study micro organisms, plants and animals and their function in nature in new ways.
The department utilises modern molecular methods, advanced analysis methods and statistics and modelling and offers education in these areas. Much of the activity is a combination of field and laboratory work. Programmes offering only field or laboratory work are also available. The Department of Biology offers 6 different masters degree programmes in Biology: - Botanical biodiversity - Environmental botany/Palaeoecology - Northern populations and ecosystems - Evolution - Plant biology - Arctic microbiology/Microbial ecology For more detailed information please see: http://www2.uit.no.. |
| Application deadline |
International self-financing applicants: 1 December
Norwegians and applicants from other Nordic countries: 15 April |
| Nokut certification |
Yes (What is this?) |
| Formal prerequisites |
At least 3 years of higher education with a major within the subject applied for is required.
General admission requirements: http://www2.uit.no.. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees |
| Subject area | Natural Sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Tromsø, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Application procedures | How to apply: http://www2.uit.no/www/inenglish/.../toppsubartikkel?p_document_id=70787 |
