About BIO

BIO embodies research and research based education within a broad spectrum of biological disciplines. BIO is among the largest departments at the University of Bergen and has more than 50 permanent scientific positions, more than 50 technical/administrative positions, and more than 100 temporary scientific positions, including PhDs and post docs.

BIO offers numerous research-based study options across a wide spectre of biological disciplines. Read more.
• Bachelor-levels courses, registration deadline 15 April,
• Masters, registration deadlines 1 June/1 Nov.
• PhD programmes, registration deadlines 15 Aug and 15 Jan.

The Department of Biology (BIO) undertakes research across a broad range of disciplines: developmental biology, microbiology, evolutionary biology, ecology and biodiversity. BIO is also strongly involved in themes such as climate, aquaculture, fish health, nutrition, fisheries, and petroleum. Learn more.
• Find a researcher.
• BIO's Research Groups
• Infrastructure

BIO's strategy plan 2011-2015 - towards 2020: Higher goals, deeper insights