Program Overview
The Alpine Ecology at University College of Southeast Norway is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Alpine Ecology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Skien, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Alpine Ecology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
- English requirements
- GCSE in English with the grade B or better (grade scale A* - G), or
- GCSE in English with the grade 5 or better (grade scale 9 - 1), or
- AS in English with the grade E or better, or
- A-level in English with the grade E or better, or
- A complete bachelor og master degree from Great Britain (the degree must have been physically taught in Great Britain)
- Educational documents
- The original diploma/certificate of secondary education, officially certified by the issuing institution.
- The secondary education transcript of records, officially certified by the issuing institution. Alternatively, transcripts may be sent directly to the Admissions office by the issuing institution
- The original Bachelor's degree diploma/certificate
- The Bachelor's degree transcripts/academic record
- Separate transcripts for courses/modules from other institutions included in your degree, such as exchange semesters, transfer credits or in cases of admission to a bachelor’s program due to advanced standing.
- Master degree diploma and transcript (if you have)
- Other documentation
- Copy of passport
- Declaration of consent
- Any name change must be documented.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This master\'s programme is especially designed for students with an educational background from disciplines related to environmental sciences.\xc2\xa0
A Bachelor\'s degree*, which includes 80 credits within the relevant science / environmental sciences, is required. Minimum grade requirement is C. Maximum 20 students will be admitted each year.\xc2\xa0
The Institute of High Mountain Biology in Slovakia has the capacity to supervise 10 students and the Department of Environmental and Health Science in Norway has the capacity to supervise 10 students. During the application process, the applicants must choose at which institution they want to study the master thesis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-03-18
About University College of Southeast Norway
University College of Southeast Norway
Kongsberg, Norway
The University of South-Eastern Norway, commonly known as USN, is a Norwegian state university. It has campuses in Bø in Telemark, Porsgrunn, Notodden, Rauland, Drammen, Hønefoss, Kongsberg and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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