Master in Applied Ecology
Applied Ecology is a field within ecology which puts the science of ecology into practical use to address contemporary challenges. This includes the application of ecological concepts to environmental problem solving, policy, and management including the sustainable use and management of biological resources and services such as wildlife, fish, and forest.
The management of our ecosystems to halt the loss of biodiversity and mitigate climate change while maintaining human welfare is a major task regionally, nationally, and internationally. The present program focuses on the biological processes, wildlife management and monitoring methods, and the complex relationships between wildlife populations and people on an increasingly human-dominated planet.
The students are given the scientific tools needed to understand ecosystems and how they can be managed in a sustainable manner. The programme helps students develop the necessary capacity to engage with further education, conduct research, and engage with practical ecosystem management. It is taught entirely in English and attracts students of various nationalities.
At Evenstad you will meet an international environment where both faculty and fellow students share your enthusiasm for a common academic field.
The proximity to nature, including a lively campus with many social and outdoor activities, gives you a unique opportunity to combine theory and practice, education and leisure.
Entry requirements
To enter the programme, students are required to confirm the achievement of either:
- A Norwegian bachelor’s degree or an education recognized as being equivalent to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree with an average weighted (ECTS credits) grade of at least C.
- A degree recognized in Norway as three years of higher education with an average grade equivalent to an average weighted ECTS credits grade of at least C.
- Education approved as equivalent to the above-mentioned degrees according to university law §3-4.
The degree from higher education has to include the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS-credits of the following subjects:
- Minimum 4 ECTS-credit equivalents in statistics or similar topics.
- Minimum 76 ECTS-credit equivalents in subjects related to applied ecology, e.g., ecology, biology, zoology, botany, evolution, wildlife biology, additional statistics or other relevant topics.
In cases where all or parts of the programme were approved with the use of the marks Pass / Fail, the applicants are admitted after individual assessment.
The study may be limited to a certain number of students decided yearly. In this case, the applicants are ranked according to «Regulations for Admission, Programmes of Study and Examinations at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences» (“Forskrift om opptak, studier og eksamen ved Høgskolen i Innlandet”) § 2-2.
English Language requirements
You can find information on how to meet the English requirement here.
Motivation letter
Applicants from outside the EU/EEA must attach a motivation letter (maximum 300 words). It should include an explanation of their interest in this master’s programme and specifically how they will use the Master’s degree in Applied Ecology in their current or future career plans.
Entry requirements
To enter the programme, students are required to confirm the achievement of either:
- A Norwegian bachelor’s degree or an education recognized as being equivalent to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree with an average weighted (ECTS credits) grade of at least C.
- A degree recognized in Norway as three years of higher education with an average grade equivalent to an average weighted ECTS credits grade of at least C.
- Education approved as equivalent to the above-mentioned degrees according to university law §3-4.
The degree from higher education has to include the equivalent of at least 80 ECTS-credits of the following subjects:
- Minimum 4 ECTS-credit equivalents in statistics or similar topics.
- Minimum 76 ECTS-credit equivalents in subjects related to applied ecology, e.g., ecology, biology, zoology, botany, evolution, wildlife biology, additional statistics or other relevant topics.
In cases where all or parts of the programme were approved with the use of the marks Pass / Fail, the applicants are admitted after individual assessment.
The study may be limited to a certain number of students decided yearly. In this case, the applicants are ranked according to «Regulations for Admission, Programmes of Study and Examinations at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences» (“Forskrift om opptak, studier og eksamen ved Høgskolen i Innlandet”) § 2-2.
English Language requirements
You can find information on how to meet the English requirement here.
Motivation letter
Applicants from outside the EU/EEA must attach a motivation letter (maximum 300 words). It should include an explanation of their interest in this master’s programme and specifically how they will use the Master’s degree in Applied Ecology in their current or future career plans.