Upon successful completion of this programme, the Candidate:

Knowledge:

• Has thorough knowledge of key theories, research questions, tools and methods in biology
• Has knowledge of basic research in biology
• Is able to update his or her knowledge of biology
• Appreciates the ethical challenges of biology

Skills:

• Can apply his or her professional knowledge to analyse biological research questions
• Can locate, assess and refer to scientific information from a variety of sources in order to shed light on biological research questions
• Can reflect on his or her own professional practice and adjust this under supervision

General competence:

• Demonstrates understanding of key topics related to biological research
• Can communicate key scientific information such as theories, research questions and results both written and orally
• Can exchange scientific knowledge and views with other biologists and through this contribute to scientific development

1. Higher education entrance qualification

2. Special admission requirements for BSc in Biology

3. English language proficiency

4. Financial capacity - non-EU/EEA applicants

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BSc in Biology qualifies for the Master of Science programme in Biosciences at Nord University, or for master programmes at other institutions in Norway and abroad.

Master of Biosciences at Nord has the following specialisations:

Aquaculture, genomics, livestock science, marine ecology and terrestrial ecology and nature management.

Ever thought of spending part of your degree in another part of the world? Our cooperations with universities in Europe and other parts of the world can offer you exciting opportunities to study one or two semesters abroad. You can also spend 15 weeks on a work placement abroad as part of your undergraduate studies.

A study abroad complements your degree studies best in the third academic year. You can spend one and up to two semesters abroad, the world is yours to explore.

Below you will find an overview of our partner universities where you, as a biology student, can travel to:

ASIA
India:
Department of Aquaculture, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, College of Fisheries, Mangalore

Japan:
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

China:
Zheijang Ocean University, Zhoushan

South Korea:
Pukyong National University

Russia:
Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU)
Northern (Arctic) Federal University, Arkangelsk (NARFU)
St. Petersburg University

AUSTRALIA
Charles Darwin University
James Cook University
Deakin University

NEW ZEALAND
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

CANADA
Memorial University of Newfoundland
University of Northern British Columbia
Vancouver Island University
St. Francis Xavier University
Lakehead University
University of Saskatchewan

EUROPE

France:
Université Francois-Rabelais, Tours
Université de Bourgogne, IUT Dijon
Université Paris Descartes
Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, IUT St.-Étienne

Germany:
Hochschule Bremen, University of Applied Sciences
Leuphana University
University of Bremen
University of Hamburg

Hungary:
Szent Istvan University

Netherlands:
University of Groningen
University of Wageningen

Poland:
University of Agriculture in Krakow
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Spain:
University of Alicante
University of Barcelona
Universidad del País Vasco (Bilbao campus)

UK:
University of Stirling

Denmark:
Roskilde University

Iceland
University of Akureyri

Italy:
University of Sapienza

Portugal:
University of Algarve

Sweden:
University of Gothenburg

USA:
Augsburg College
Augustana University
Humboldt State University
University of Minnesota, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (St Paul)
University of New England
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks

No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply. In addition, it is assumed that students have a laptop with headset and camera. Students must purchase their own laboratory coat for use in courses with laboratory exercises.

Students should also expect to incur costs in the amount of NOK 4,000 in relation to field excursions.

Students take an active part in the evaluation of the courses in the programme through mid-term and final evaluation. Dialogue meetings are also conducted between students and the programme director every semester.