Overview
Key facts
Biology develops knowledge that is needed to solve many of society's major challenges. It is essential to understand the effects of anthropogenic changes to natural processes in the short and longer term. We also need biological knowledge to ensure sustainable social and economic development.
As a master’s student in Biology at the University of Bergen, you will research the major questions in biology:
- How do life forms, life processes and patterns of life develop?
- How is biological diversity created and maintained?
- How does the interaction between individuals, populations and species maintain the functions and processes of ecosystems?
We offer these specialisations:
- Aquaculture Biology
- Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
- Developmental Biology and Physiology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Fisheries Biology and Management
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
Career
Biology degree offered by the University of Bergen graduates have a combination of biological expertise and a broad natural science foundation. This ensures that they are well equipped to fill important roles in research, education, industry, management and society.
With a master’s in biology, you will have many available career paths in both the public and private sector, such as consultancy agencies, in ministries and directorates both on the national and regional level, and in environmental organisations. They can also study biological and environmental issues in research institutes and relevant industries, such as the growing aquaculture and seafood industry, the biotechnology industry and many others.
Our graduates have landed jobs as for instance:
- Aquaculture Technician at Sterling White Halibut
- Conceptual Developer at Nature:xpo
- Advisor at the Norwegian Environment Agency
You can apply for a PhD degree at UiB or another institution if you are interested in pursuing a career in research.
Programme Structure
We offer specialisations in:
- Aquaculture Biology
- Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
- Developmental Biology and Physiology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Fisheries Biology and Management
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor degree in Biology
- Bachelor degree in Sustainable Aquaculture
- Bachelor degree in Environment and Resources (Natural Sciences specialisation, Biology track)
Tuition Fee
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD per year during 24 months.
The semester fee is NOK 590. This programme is avalible for citizens from within the European Union/EEA/EFTA.
Living costs for Bergen
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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