Master`s degree programme in Aquaculture
Together with other research institutes established at Aas, UMB provides state-of-the-art knowledge based on a broad range of disciplines. UMB's main objectives are:
- To be a major player in the field of life sciences, focusing on the core disciplines:
- biology, food and environmental science
- land use and natural resource management
- as well as associated aesthetic and technical subjects
- To actively contribute to business development and continue to strengthen the scientific basis for agriculture, aquaculture and other industries based on the utilisation of natural resources.
A broad range of study programmes are offered at Bachelor, Master and PhD level.
| Programme website | http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/master-of-science-in-aquaculture (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Marit Ensby/Dept. of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences |
| Telephone | (+47) 64 96 51 26 |
| marit.ensby@umb.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description | The candidates for the Master?s degree in Aquaculture are future professionals in the management of fish farming support industries, administration, and those interested in further higher-level education and research. The Master's programme will emphasize most of the biological and technological aspects of aquaculture, and will include transfer of results from ongoing research.; Norway is the world?s largest producer of salmon and is also the main contributor to the scientific progress in most aspects connected to the aquaculture industry. The aquaculture adventure started approximately 30 years ago when success factors in breeding domestic animals were introduced to salmon, and further to controlled, farmed fish. A breeding programme was established, and since then progress has been made within every cornerstone in the production of aquatic food. The Institute of Aquaculture Research (AKVAFORSK) has been a major contributor to the development of aquaculture production. AKVAFORSK is placed in the same building as the Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences. AKVAFORSK has a large international network with research activities all around the world. |
| Application deadline |
December1 for international applicants.
June 1 for applicants holding a Norwegian or Nordic degree, or a Norwegian Personal ID number (fødselsnummer) |
| Nokut certification |
Yes (What is this?) |
| Formal prerequisites |
A Bachelor or equivalent degree, including minimum 10 credits mathematics, 10 credits in chemistry/physics, 10 credits in statistics and 60 credits in biology.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees |
| Subject area | Natural Sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Ås, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Application procedures | http://www.umb.no/study-options/article/admission |
