Master's Programme in Aquaculture Biology
Study at The University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is a research university with a high international profile that is committed to academic and research excellence. It emphasises basic research, research-based teaching and the development of academic disciplines.
In addition research and education in the traditional university disciplines, the academic profile of the University of Bergen has two major focuses: marine research and co-operation with developing countries.
| Programme website | http://prospective.uib.no/?link_i...program&spraak=engelsk&kode=MAMN-HAV (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Department of Biology |
| Telephone | 0047 55 58 30 30 |
| advice.mnfa@uib.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The aim of the programme is to give you profound scientific and technical skills to study the interaction between environment and development, growth and reproduction of important farmed species. You will gain insight and experience in physiology, endocrinology, histology and molecular methods. You will also gain practical experience when it comes to intensive and extensive farming systems, become acquainted with Norwegian laws and regulations for fish farming and get an overview of international aquaculture. In addition, you will receive training in conducting an independent scientific study. |
| Application deadline | 1 December for the following academic year. |
| Nokut certification |
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| Formal prerequisites | A first degree (bachelor's degree) of three or four years' duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language. Your bachelor,s degree must include knowledge of and competence in biology/aquaculture biology corresponding to 60 ECTS (1 year) |
| Subject area | Mathematics/Informatics |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Bergen, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Scholarship | Quota |
