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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
About the Programme
The two-year international Master's in
Biological Science programme offers
practical and theoretical study of living
organisms and how they interact with
changing environments. Knowledge of
biological processes will help facing
challenges concerning the effects of cli-
mate change and pollution on biological
diversity and ecosystem services. It will
also help us to maintain the global food
supply and improve human health and
well-being.
The Master of Science programme in
Biology gives students direct experience
with current biological methods and field
experiments on plants and animals in
environments ranging from the arctic to
the tropics. English is the main language
of instruction in all our master's courses.
We offer courses and master's research
projects that cover the full spectrum of
biology, in four fields of study:
Cell and Molecular Biology
Cell biology is the study of the cell as
a separate unit and as part of a larger
organism. The most important tool for
modern cell biology is molecular biology,
which deals with the molecular basis
of biological activity. This study involves
investigation of human, animal or plant
cell cultures in connection with genetic,
biochemical, or physiological examina-
tions.
Ecology, Behavior, Evolution and
Biosystematics
Typical questions addressed in this field
of study are: What are the effects of
environmental variation on population
dynamic, species distribution and phe-
notypic plasticity? How can we preserve
wildlife under divergent interest among
stakeholders? Methods of investigation
used to answer these questions range
from field observations, lab experiments,
to molecular analyses or mathematical
modeling.
Physiology
Master's theses written in Physiology
may investigate both plant and zoo
physiology. Plant physiology primarily
provides topics within higher pants'
physiology, both biochemical physio-
logical directions and within growth
and development physiology. In zoo
physiology, the main focus is on animals'
functional adaptation to their external
environment.
Biodiversity and Systematics
(Nordic Master's)
At this specialization you will join the
Nordic Masters Program in Biodiversity
and Systematics (NABiS). NABiS is an
educational collaboration between 9 of
the biggest universities in Scandinavia,
focusing on taxonomic skills needed to
work on biodiversity and its conservation
in the future. As a student at this spe-
cialization you will do all your courses
within the NABiS programme.
STUDY ENVIRONMENT
The Departments of Chemistry and
Biology are situated at the Gløshaugen
campus where you will have access to
excellent facilities and cutting-edge
instrumentation. The campus has an
excellent location, being close to Trond-
heim city centre. Master's students at
NTNU have their own student organiza-
tion, arranging social events through the
year and providing help and support.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s
degree (or 3-year equivalent) in biology.
In addition, applicants must have basic
knowledge in statistics and mathematics.
Admission to the different specializa-
tions requires a bachelor's degree with
courses relevant for the specialization
in mind.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the Master's programme in
Biology will be internationally qualified
for a wide range of positions in public
and government institutions, e.g. directo-
rates in counties and municipalities, or
in various ministries. With a Master's in
Biology you can also obtain a position
in the private sector as researcher
or adviser in consultancy agencies or
environmental research institutes and
industries.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
NUMBER OF SEATS: 25
ADRESS:
NTNU, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
NO-7491 Trondheim, Norway
PHONE: + 47 73 59 41 97
E-MAIL: studier-nt
@
nt.ntnu.no
URL: www.ntnu.edu/studies/msbio
www.ntnu.edu/nt
STUDY ADVISORS:
Lisbeth Aune
Sigurd Madsen
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND
APPLICATION DEADLINE: see page 1