Overview

Key features

By following the Bioscience programme of the University of Oslo, you may explore nature through your own research project. You have the opportunity to work in a laboratory and/or do fieldwork, or you may analyze large datasets with bioinformatics and computational and statistical tools. You will participate in the research group of your supervisor(s) and observe how research is conducted in practice.

The master’s programme in brief

The master studies in Bioscience gives research based specialization in one of seven possible directions. Your studies may aim at analyzing the contextual complexity of larger ecosystems; in alpine regions, oceans or lakes, and in the polar areas, and how these are influenced by seasonal and climate-induced variation, or by human activities. The master studies may also aim at understanding molecular, biochemical, and physiological mechanisms at the subcellular, cellular, or organismal level, and these mechanisms are regulated in different species.

The programme has seven options for specialization

Biodiversity and systematics

Cell biology, physiologi and neuroscience

Ecology and evolution

Genetics and developmental biology

Marine biology and limnology

Molecular biology and biochemistry

Toxicology and environmental science

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safety and Physical Environment

Methods in molecular biology and biochemistry

Marine bentic ecology

Pelagic Ecology

General Toxicology

Laboratory methods in cellular biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biodiversity & Conservation

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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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

You must have a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree.

4-year bachelor's degree or Licence.

You must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the required specialization. A Norwegian C is described as a good grade, generally comparable to an American B and a Second Class Upper in the British system.

Documentation of English language proficiency.

Scan and upload your official transcripts documenting that you have completed your upper secondary education.

You must scan and upload your official bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcript.

Documentation of financing.

Passport or ID card.

Tuition Fee

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International

276000 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 276000 NOK per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Oslo

11682 - 19230 NOK /month

Living costs

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Bioscience.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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