Overview

Students can choose from specializations within Aquaculture, Genomics, Livestock science, Marine Ecology and Terrestrial Ecology. The Biosciences programme at Nord University provides a competitive edge in the job market and our graduates can choose to work in a wide range of industries and fields.

Job opportunities

As a Biosciences graduate and depending on your specialisation, you will be qualified to, for example, carry out laboratory work, environmental consultancy, work in commercial aquaculture, feed production and vaccincation, and work in all levels of the public sector, from munipal authorities to national government and agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Communication and Research Methods

Evolutionary Genetics

Aquatic Genomics and Bioinformatics

Fish Physiology

Environmental pollution and ecotoxicology

Advanced Biological Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bodø, Norway
Steinkjer, Norway

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Higher education entrance qualification

Documented proficiency in English language

Bachelor's degree within a biological field with an average grade of C or better. Students need a minimum of 60 ECTS in biosciences courses and must have basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics and chemistry at university level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

260000 NOK / year

≈ 260000 NOK / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

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Living costs

Bodø

Norway

9420 - 15000 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Job opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bodø

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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