Program Overview
The Arctic Biology at University Centre in Svalbard 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 Arctic 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
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arctic Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Arctic Marine Zooplankton
- Ecology of Arctic Marine Benthos
- Flux of Matter and Energy from Sea to Land
- Light Climate and Primary Productivity in the Arctic
- Biotelemetric Methods
- Arctic Plant Ecology
- Arctic Microbiology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Transcript of records from previous and current education at university level
- Diplomas / completed degrees
- A confirmation that you are enrolled in a programme (bachelor-, master- or PhD) at a higher education institution. This enrolment must be valid during your planned stay at UNIS
- A list of courses you are attending in the current semester/term
- Copies of relevant pages of your international passport (not needed for applicants with an\xc2\xa011-digit Norwegian identification number)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About University Centre in Svalbard
University Centre in Svalbard
Longyearbyen, Norway
The University Centre in Svalbard is a Norwegian state-owned limited company that is involved in research and provides some higher education in Arctic studies. The company is wholly owned by the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 15