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Bachelor of Science in Biology – (B.Sc.)
University of Nordland
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA)
| Application Deadline: | February 1: non-European citizens; 1 April: European citizens; April 15: applicants with residence permit in Norway. | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Bodø / Norway / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Nordland
This study programme gives you a solid background for a future career in biology, e.g. within the fields of conservation, sustainable development, marine resources and molecular biology.
You will take part in traditional lectures and laboratory work within topics like ecology, genetics, evolution, cell biology, biodiversity, chemistry etc. Moreover, you will participate in fieldwork on a regular basis in addition to some spectacular excursions to study e.g. sea eagles, sperm whales, Atlantic puffins and seals. Fieldwork in marine ecology at the Svalbard Island (in the Barents Sea) is compulsory the second or third year.
You may specialize in marine ecology or molecular biology.
Contents
The study programme comprises traditional lectures, laboratory work, discussion groups and field trips. You may specialize in marine ecology or molecular biology. During your studies you may include 15 weeks of work experience at a Norwegian or foreign company.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
General entry requirements for higher education in Norway as specified by Nokut (The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education).
Students who are not native speakers of English, must document knowledge of English with one of the tests listed below:
Prerequisite for admission to this programme is mathematics and either physics, chemistry or biology from upper secondary school (and/or university/college). If you do not fulfill these requirements you might be eligible by documenting completion of comparable courses from another educational institution.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 5.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 500 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 170 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 60 |
Accreditation
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research hereby confirms the legal status of the University of Nordland as a state education and research institution with recognised programs for the Bachelor`s, Master`s degrees and doctoral education programs, receiving funds from the Ministry of Education and Research following decision budget allocations in the National Assembly.
The University of Nordland`s legal basis and governing document is the Act relating to Universities and University colleges. As set forth in the Act, the University of Nordland is a non-profit organization conducting education and research.
Organisation number in the Regsiter of Enterprises : 970 940 243
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- The Research Council of Norway
- Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education
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