Biology and Sustainability - Master's Programme
Turn your biology background into global impact with NTNU's Master in Biology and Sustainability.
Best for:Best for biology graduates seeking to apply ecological and molecular sciences to global environmental and sustainability challenges.
Overview
The Master in Biology and Sustainability at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology equips students to tackle pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable resource management. The programme integrates foundational theory with practical lab work, field studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration across three distinct specializations. Students develop quantitative methods, master independent scientific research, and learn to communicate science effectively to diverse audiences. Designed as a rigorous academic foundation, the curriculum prepares graduates for impactful careers in research, government, consultancy, and education, or for advanced PhD studies.
What you'll do
- Engage in coursework combining biological theory with practical laboratory work and field studies
- Choose and complete a specialized track in Biosciences, Biodiversity and Nature Management, or Biodiversity and Systematics
- Apply quantitative methods and advanced biological theories to ecological and environmental problems
- Conduct independent scientific research leading to a master's thesis
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to address global issues like climate change and resource management
- Communicate scientific findings effectively through written reports and presentations
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Biology or a closely related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; proficiency as required by university admission standards
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge of biological processes from molecules to ecosystems
- Basic quantitative and analytical skills for scientific research
- Ability to engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary group work
- Aptitude for conducting independent investigations and fieldwork
- Hold an eligible undergraduate degree in biology or equivalent
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Applicants should visit the official NTNU study portal to review admission criteria, verify application windows, and submit their application through the designated admissions system along with required academic credentials.
- BSc transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Proof of English proficiency
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