Program Overview
The Agroecology at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a MSc 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 Agroecology 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 7
- Location: Ã s, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Agroecology 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
- Bioetics
- General Ecology
- Global Change Ecology
- Restoration Ecology
- Linking Ecological and Social Resilience
- Development Politics
- Human Rights and Development
- Agriculture and Development
- Development Challenges in Rural India
- Writing seminar
- Global Food Security
- Research Methods
- Political Ecology
- Soils: Classification, process modelling and application of GIS
- Academic writing
- Landscape Ecology
- Global Food Production in a Changing Climate
- Ecology and Management of Natural
- Resources in the Tropics
- Ecology of Farming and Food Systems
- Cropping Systems of Grain Crops and Grasslands
- Bedding Plant Production of Flowers and Vegetables in Greenhouses
- Plant physiology
- Sustainable Production Systems
- Knowledge of genetics, plant pathology, soil science and plant production
- Quality in Food Plants
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Relevant bachelor degree.
- Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the NMBU regulations.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 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 Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Ås, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months