Master's Programme in Fisheries Biology and Management
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://link.uib.no/?3QbOw (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Department of Biology |
| Telephone | +47 55 58 30 30 |
| advice.mnfa@uib.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
When you have completed the programme you shall have a good knowledge of the systematics, anatomy, physiology, behaviour, development, life history and ecology or fishes, in addition to oceanography and marine ecosystems. You shall further have a basic understanding of the population structure of fish stocks, the function and selective properties of fishing gear, exploitation strategies of fish populations from selected ecosystems and simple population dynamic models, in addition to knowledge of how ecological factors in combination with the fishing pressure influence the development of fish stocks. You will also get practical experience from work in fisheries biology in the laboratory, in the field and on research vessels. You shall also be trained in conducting an independent scientific study based on a material collected in the laboratory or in the field, or based on time series. The thesis could also be based on an extended literature review. |
| Application deadline | 1 December for the following academic year. |
| Nokut certification |
Yes (What is this?) |
| Formal prerequisites | You need a completed first degree (bachelor's degree) of at least three years duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language. ; Prerequisites a) Completed a first-degree study of at least three years (B.Sc.) from an approved institution of higher education, or an equivalent background accepted by the University of Bergen. b) Competence in biology corresponding to 60 ECTS (1 year) of introductory biology. c) English proficiency must be documented according to specified requirements. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees |
| Subject area | Natural Sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Bergen, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Scholarship | Quota |
| Application procedures | For application forms and further information, please see: http://prospective.uib.no/?mode=show_page&link_id=21&toplink_id=21 |
