Masters in Sustainable Production and Utilisation of Marine Bioresources
Bodø, Norway
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
NOK 180,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* only for non-EU students | free for EU students
Introduction
The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture will be holding a webinar to showcase the English-taught programmes that we offer On March 31st, from 5.00 PM (Oslo time) More information and link to join the webinar here.
MAR-BIO is a research-based Master's program combining competence from different Nordic countries to educate next-generation professionals within the area of blue growth and marine circular economy.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, the students gain insight into the interaction between Fisheries, Aquaculture, Environment, Law, Management, Production and Utilisation of Marine Bio-resources. The program builds on expertise in these areas of the Nordic countries
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 program must take a minimum of 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
Admissions
Curriculum
Autumn 2023
Semester - 1
Elective courses
- Aquaculture Production and Environment BIO5005|10 sp
- Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship ENT5008|7.5 sp
- Research Theory and Methods VT308|7.5 sp
- Sustainable Aquaculture BIO5006|10 sp
- Research Seminars in Bioscience BIO5004|3 sp
- Work Placement in the Aquaculture Industry PRA2005|5 sp
- Individual Curriculum BI307F|10 sp
- Individual Curriculum BI308F|5 sp
- Fish Physiology BIO5001|10 sp
- Evolutionary Genetics BI317F|10 sp
Spring 2024
Semester - 2
Elective courses
- International Governance and Business in the High North EN313E|7.5 sp
- Circular Economy ECO5017|7.5 sp
- Marine Macrophytes BIO2002|10 sp
- Molecular Ecology BI214F|10 sp
- RNA Biology BI322F|5 sp
- Ecosystem Resilience BI313F|5 sp
- Aquatic Animal Health AK310F|10 sp
- Aquaculture Nutrition AK320F|10 sp
- Research Seminars in Bioscience BIO5004|3 sp
Autumn 2024
Semester - 3
Master's Thesis in Sustainable Production and Utilization of Marine Bioresources (1/2) BIO5000|60 sp
Spring 2025
Semester - 4
Master's Thesis in Sustainable Production and Utilization of Marine Bioresources (2/2) BIO5000|60 sp
Program Outcome
Knowledge:
Upon completion of the course, the students will have advanced knowledge and a 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 program, 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 program, the candidate can:
- Analyze 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 of different theories within the field of marine bioresources
- Communicate academic issues, analyses, and conclusions both with specialists and the general public
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, the students will have advanced knowledge and a 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
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The mandatory course will prepare the students for a wide range of employment opportunities, as a Ph.D. student or in industry, in the field of circular economy 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 the environment, nature and aquaculture resources, as well as the development of coastal communities.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.