Norwegian University of Life Sciences, East Norway

Animal Science

The world’s population is expected to increase, and this will challenge current global food production and agriculture systems. Are you interested in breeding and genetics, nutrition or ethology and animal welfare? Then a Master in Animal Science at NMBU might be something for you.

A two-year Master in Animal Science degree focus on the biology of production and companion animals within the areas of breeding and genetics, nutrition and ethology and animal welfare.

The goal is to train students to be able to solve current and future challenges related to animal science in a national and global context.

There will be both interdisciplinary as well as area specific in-depth courses within each specialization. The degree is finalized with master thesis.

Entry requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree including a specialization worth 80 ECTS. There is a minimum grade requirement of C. Documented proficiency in English in accordance with NMBU regulations.

A bachelor degree in animal science may qualify. Applicants with a bachelor degree within biology will be considered individually.

Level
Master
Duration
2 years | 120 ECT
Application deadline

Nordic applicants: April 15
EU applicants: April 15
Non EU-applicants: December 1

Entry requirements

Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree including a specialization worth 80 ECTS. There is a minimum grade requirement of C. Documented proficiency in English in accordance with NMBU regulations.

A bachelor degree in animal science may qualify. Applicants with a bachelor degree within biology will be considered individually.