Overview
One of the biggest challenges we face in the future is to ensure that the world's population has access to nutritious and safe food, while at the same time reducing the impact on the climate and the environment. In addition, we must ensure that there is a balance in the food systems, so that we also safeguard social and economic sustainability. Knowledge of food systems and the complex interactions within and between chains, levels and dimensions is crucial for the best possible management of resources.
Through the Sustainable Food Systems program at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), students will exercise interdisciplinarity and develop action competence at a high academic level. Students will develop an understanding of complex systems from micro to macro level and across areas of expertise and different time dimensions (short and long term). Systems understanding is developed through practice-oriented reflection and teamwork, among other things. A digital learning tool has been developed for use in exploring food systems and the consequences of changes. By admitting students from different disciplines, the perspectives are spread out from different parts of a food system.
Career opportunities
Businesses and other potential employers in key societal functions require expertise in sustainable food systems. The job market for students with a master's degree in sustainable food systems will be very diverse, both in private and public administration, industry and academia (nationally and internationally). Students with a Master's degree in sustainable food systems will be eligible to apply for various PhD programs at universities both nationally and internationally.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The complexity of food systems
- Sustainable Development Goals in Plant and Animal Food Systems
- Methods in Natural Sciences
- E-learning Course: Planning and Scientific Writing of a Master's Thesis in Natural Sciences
- Scientific Methods in Ethology
- Sustainability Leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Sustainable Development Food ScienceWhat 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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Other requirements
General requirements
- 180 credits, equivalent to a bachelor's degree, are required in subject areas that are relevant within the framework of a food system, e.g. livestock, aquaculture, plants, food, agriculture, biology, environment, management, public health, waste management, biorefining or economics. It is desirable to have students with different subject backgrounds for work in interdisciplinary teams with socially relevant issues.
- A letter of motivation is required, and will be an important part of the admissions process.
- English language ability in accordance with the NMBU regulations
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
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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