Master studies

Master studies at department of Biological Sciences

The master´s programme leads to the degree of Master of Science. It is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) and consists of one year with courses and one year with laboratory work and writing your master thesis.

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We offer Master's programme in Molecular Biology and Biology with several specialization’s

Master in Molecular Biology

Master in Biology with seven different spesialization's
Aquaculture biology
Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
Developmental biology and physiology
Environmental toxicology
Fisheries biology and management
Marine biology
Microbiology

Admission

Applicants who are citizens of a country within the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland can apply within 1 march with study start in August

Applicants for citizens of a country outside the European Union can apply by 1 December with study start in August the next year

International applicants residing in Norway and Nordic citizens, follow the same application procedures as Norwegian applicants

Description of our Study Programmes

Master's programme in molecular biology

Master's Programme in Biology

Students and Employees

Department of Biological Sciences has an international environment with both students and scientists from all over the world

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We are situated at Marineholmen in Bergen

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Biology students participating in global experiment

The goal is to understand how the ecosystems on Earth will be affected by a future climate distinguished by more extreme weather.

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Study in Bergen

Choose a safe and student-friendly city and study in the heart of beautiful Bergen.

Student Housing

New international students admitted to the University of Bergen can apply for housing through the Student Welfare Organization (Sammen).

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Meet Our Students

What do international students think about living and studying in Bergen? Our students tell you why they chose to study at UiB.

16.02.2018