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Biology – (M.Sc.)
University of Bergen
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| Application Deadline: | February 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Bergen / Norway | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bergen
To provide candidates with solid foundation for later research and teaching within one of the following specialisations:
* Biodiversity, evolution and ecology
* Cell and developmental biology
* Microbiology
The programme consists of four course modules, adding up to 60 ECTS credits, and a master's thesis of 60 ECTS pertaining to one of the following fields: language, literature or cultural studies.
Contents
The master´s programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Biology. It is a two year programme (120 ECTS).
Objectives / Contents
The master´s programme will give you a deep insight in, and an overview of the discipline biology. Within the Master´s Programme in Biology you can choose among the following specialisations:
- Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology
- Microbiology
- Geobiology
Depending on the specialisation you choose, the programme will give you an extensive introduction to ecology, evolution or systematic research that covers themes ranging from the biology of single organisms to bio-geographical patterns, in-depth insight into microscopic organisms: viruses, bacteria, fungi, single-cell algae and protozoa, insight and overview of the subject areas of cell and developmental biology based on a physiological and anatomical approach or a deeper insight in the field of physiology and its application within research, industry, teaching and management. You will also receive training in conducting an independent scientific study.
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Requirements
The selection of students for admission to the Master's programme in Biology is based on the following criteria:
* The average grade of the Bachelor's degree must be at least 2nd class upper division/B or the equivalent as academic result
* Your Bachelor's degree must include knowledge and competence in biology corresponding to 60 ECTS (one academic year) and should be documented with course descriptions and learning outcomes for the degree
* Lab experience and practical field experience (must be documented)
* Depth and relevance of educational training
* Extent and relevance of work experience
* A good command of English
* Connection to cooperating institutions of UiB (required for the Quota Scheme)
* Academic degree not older than two years (exceptions can be made if the applicant has relevant work experience)
* The applicant's prospects for having a productive career in the special field of study
* Consideration to ensure diversity in the pool of students admitted to the programme
Number of self-financing students admitted to each master programme: max 3 students
Applicants for the Quota Scheme, from the following universities:
Makarere University, Uganda
University of Khartoum, Sudan
University of Juba, Sudan
Tribhuwan University, Nepal (botany)
Lhasa University, Tibetan Autonomous Region, China (zoology)
Dhaka University, Bangladesh (microbiology)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The University of Bergen is one of three Norwegian universities accredited by the US Department of Education. That means that, for more than twenty years now, it has been possible for American students wishing to study at the University of Bergen to apply for financial support from the American student loan programme (FFELP) under the US Department of Education. UiB's accreditation entails regular thorough evaluations of its quality systems by external evaluators.
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