Program Overview
The Marine Ecology and Resource Biology at UIT the Arctic University of Norway is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT 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 computer science & it. 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 Marine Ecology and Resource Biology 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 6.5
- Location: Tromsø, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Marine Ecology and Resource Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Arctic Marine System Ecology and Climate Change (autumn)
- Production and Growth in Polar Areas (spring)
- Arctic Marine Pollution (autumn)
- Ecotoxicology: A practical introduction to environmental monitoring tools (autumn)
- Applied ecological statistics (autumn/spring)
- Marine botany I (autumn)
- Marine botany II (spring)
- Top predators (autumn every 2. year)
- Early life history of marine fishes (spring)
- The biological basis of fisheries science (autumn)
- Applied ecological statistics (spring)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Master`s programme in biology requires a Bachelor`s degree (180 ECTS) in biology or equivalent qualification in biology. An average grade of equivalent to C or better in the Norwegian grading system is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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
2001-12-17
About University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 180