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Overview
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology degree offered by the University of Bergen covers themes that range from the biology of single organisms to biogeographical patterns, and you can immerse yourself in both theoretical and applied research. Through choosing your own subjects and working independently, you will acquire scientific competence. By working on the masters project you will learn to work in a scientific manner.
After completing the study you will have a working knowledge of scientific methods and have developed the ability for critical thinking based upon knowledge of the subjects. Thesis topics can be drawn from fields such as behavioral ecology, biodiversity, biogeography, evolutionary biology, quantitative ecology, landscape ecology, paleoecology, parasitology, population biology, population genetics, taxonomy and systematics, vegetation history, and pollen analysis.
Employability
The program will qualify you well for relevant work in public administration, the business world, the school system, and for PhD study.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Biological Data Analysis and Research Design
- Biostatistics
- Current Topics in Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
- Evolutionary Biology
- General Parasitology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
English
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Ecology View 6 other Masters in Ecology in NorwayAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. First Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
You need a Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent education with first class results, as well as documented proficiency in the English language.
The selection of students for admission to the Master's programme in Biology is based on the following criteria:
- Academic degree in biology, or equivalent, not older than two years (exceptions can be made if the applicant has relevant work experience)
- Your Bachelor's degree must include specialization in biology corresponding to minimum 60 ECTS (one academic year) and should be documented with course descriptions and learning outcomes for the degree
- A good command of English
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.
The semester fee is NOK 590 NOK.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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