Overview
Key Features
Students learn about farming and food systems, being good communicators and facilitators, and to able to turn theory into action. Students also learn how to reflect and to open up to new ideas while recognizing the goals, needs and interests of their co-workers.
The Master in Agroecology at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is designed to develop agroecologists that will be successful contributors to future food systems including production, economy, environmental impacts, and social equity issues.
The first semester (30 cr.) is a transdisciplinary approach to:
- ecological
- economic
- social issues in farming and food systems.
The focus is on agroecosystems, on holistic methodology for their study, evaluation and improvement, attitudes, ethics and values, and on individual and group-based learning. Learning is based on exploring real-life farm and food systems cases. The casework experience is supported by lectures, seminars and supervision, and the goal is to develop competency for responsible action by linking theory and practice. After the first semester, elective courses (30 or 60 cr) give options for tailoring the students’ subject profiles. A master thesis (30 or 60 cr) concludes the MSc. program of 120 cr in total, approved by the advisors, may also include studies at cooperating universities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Aquaculture - Breeding and Genetics
- Primary Production -Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Aquatic Food Processing and Technology
- Safety and Human Health Effects of Aquatic Food
- Marine Resources, Research and innovation
- General Aquaculture - Nutrition
- Aquaculture Nutrition
- Production Technology in Aquaculture
- Planning and Design of Intensive Fish Farms
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Ecology View 8 other Masters in Ecology in NorwayWhat students do after studying
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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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in relevant field
- Documented English qualifications
- Visa
- Motivation letter
Tuition Fee
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International
150000 NOK/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 150000 NOK per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Ås
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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