Sustainable Production and Utilisation of Marine Bioresources, Nordic Master
Master in Sustainable Production and Utilisation of Marine Bioresources (MARBIO) is a research-based master's program that combines expertise from several Nordic countries to educate the next generation of professionals in the field of Blue Growth and Marine Circular Economy.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, students gain insight into the interactions between fisheries, aquaculture, the environment, law, management, production, and utilization of marine bioresources. The program builds on the expertise of Norway, Iceland and Sweden in these areas.
This program fosters mobility and exchange between the partner universities (Bodø, Hòlar and Göteborg) to delve into the complementary aspects of Sustainable Production and Utilization of Marine Bioresources in the Nordic countries.
The first semester includes three mandatory courses, one from each partner university, with a combination of online and on-site lectures, seminars, industry visits, etc. During the second semester, students exchange to one of the partner universities. Building on their first-year experience, they will work on their master's thesis project, which they will finalize at the end of the second year.
Practical learning in modern facilities
As a student, you will get the access to our top modern facilities in Noatun, which is the the new faculty building at Bodø campus. The building is a key part of Nord University’s investment in marine sciences, and houses advanced laboratories, modern teaching rooms and workspaces located close to active research environments. You will also gain valuable hands on experience at the Mørkvedbukta research station, where you can take part in experiments and fieldwork in collaboration with researchers and industry partners.
The programme is a full time, two year course (120 ECTS credits) and is taught in English.
Entry requirements
Admission requirements are:
• Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) within bioscience or social science, including socio economy.
• Average grade of C or better (laudabilis) in the Bachelor’s degree.
• A motivation letter must be uploaded to the application portal within the specified deadline.
For applicants outside the Nordic countries, applicants are asked to document proficiency in English language.
For more information please see:
https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission
https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission/how-to-apply-master
Applicants are ranked by:
1. Motivational letter
2. Grades of the Bachelor’s degree
Applicants will be ranked by their motivation letters. The applicant’s motivation for the study, and his/her motivation for the idea of travelling between the partner universities, as well as his/her academic background and future career plans will be emphasized.
Applicants apply to the preferred university. It’s possible to apply to more than one.
Entry requirements
Admission requirements are:
• Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) within bioscience or social science, including socio economy.
• Average grade of C or better (laudabilis) in the Bachelor’s degree.
• A motivation letter must be uploaded to the application portal within the specified deadline.
For applicants outside the Nordic countries, applicants are asked to document proficiency in English language.
For more information please see:
https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission
https://www.nord.no/en/studies/admission/how-to-apply-master
Applicants are ranked by:
1. Motivational letter
2. Grades of the Bachelor’s degree
Applicants will be ranked by their motivation letters. The applicant’s motivation for the study, and his/her motivation for the idea of travelling between the partner universities, as well as his/her academic background and future career plans will be emphasized.
Applicants apply to the preferred university. It’s possible to apply to more than one.