Nordic Master in Sustainable Production and Utilisation of Marine Bioresources
See study programme- The MARBIO Master program will be introduced by a mandatory course which is organized by the partner universities responsible for the program and comprises web-based modules combined with a physical meeting (intensive campus course and/or field visit, …) for up to one week at the partner universities.
- The students enrolled in the programme must take a minimum 30 ECTS at one of the partner universities.
- Depending on the master's thesis and electives, students could gain expertise in the following areas depending on the partner university:
- Marine fish, shellfish, Algae Biology,
- Civil Law, Political Science, Business and Economics
- Aquaculture,
- Environmental Interactions, Marine Ecology,
- Genomics and Epigenetics
- Freshwater Biology and Fish Behavior
- Micro- and macroalgae biotechnology
Knowledge:
Upon completion of the course the students will have advanced knowledge and broader perspective of the sustainable production and use of marine bioresources, including
- aquaculture from a Nordic perspective.
- understanding of Food webs in the ocean,
- aquaculture and fishery industry globally.
Skills:
At the end of the MAR-BIO programme, the student is able to
- independently select and use relevant methods for research and development work
- carry out an independent and limited research or development project under supervision and in compliance with applicable research ethics standards
- present the knowledge acquired and his/her own analyses and syntheses, both orally and in writing.
General competence:
After completion of the MAR-BIO programme the candidate can:
- analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scientific arguments
- evaluate facts from different sources, discuss them and take a stand for the pros and cons with different theories within the field of marine bioresources
- communicate academic issues, analyses and conclusions both with specialists and the general public
Admission requirements are:
• Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) within bioscience or social science, including socio economy
• Average grade of C or better (laudabilis) in the Bachelor’s degree.
• A motivation letter must be uploaded to the application portal within the specified deadline.
For applicants outside the Nordic countries, applicants are asked to document proficiency in English language.
For more information please see:
https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission
https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission/how-to-apply-master
Applicants are ranked by:
1. Motivational letter
2. Grades of the Bachelor’s degree
Applicants will be ranked by their motivation letters. The applicant’s motivation for the study, and his/her motivation for the idea of travelling between the partner universities, as well as his/her academic background and future career plans will be emphasized.
Applicants apply to the preferred university. It’s possible to apply to more than one.
The mandatory course will prepare the students to a wide range of employment opportunities, as a PhD student or in industry, in the field of circular bioeconomy and blue growth.
Depending on the master's thesis profile, candidates will be well qualified for positions in relevant business sectors such as Aquaculture, Fisheries, further development and production of marine food, utilization of waste bi-products, Biological Consultancy, Municipal Planning, municipal and state management of environment, nature and aquaculture resources, as well as the development of coastal communities.
- Semester fees and cost of course literature and laptop apply. In addition to the semester fee and syllabus literature, students are expected to have a laptop with microphone and camera. Students must purchase their own laboratory coat for use in courses with laboratory exercises.
- Costs related to visits to partner universities must be expected.
- In addition, the compulsory exchange (at least 30 credits) at one of the partner universities, will results in travel, housing and food expenses. The students can apply for a travel grant from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) if Norwegian. All students can also apply for a ERASMUS+ grant.