Program Overview

Fiskeri- og Havbruksvitenskap - Master

Overview

The Master's program in Fiskeri- og Havbruksvitenskap (Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) is a two-year, 120-credit program that provides students with advanced knowledge of the sustainable use and management of marine resources and seafood production. The program is designed to meet the needs of the growing marine industries, which require skilled and innovative professionals to develop new products and services based on marine resources.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work in various fields, including production, management, marketing, administration, leadership, economics, innovation, product development, and research. They can find employment in both Norwegian and international fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

Gradsnavn

The degree title is Master i fiskeri- og havbruksvitenskap, Fiskerikandidat (Master of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Fisheries Candidate).

Further Studies

The program qualifies students for admission to Ph.D. studies at UiT (requires an average grade of B or higher).

Oppbygging av Studiet

Structure

The program consists of four semesters, with a combination of compulsory and elective courses. Students can choose from a range of courses to specialize in areas such as management, resource economics, aquaculture, marketing, and seafood.

Emnevalg

Students can select courses from various fields, including:

• Forvaltning (Management)
• Ressursřkonomi (Resource Economics)
• Havbruk (Aquaculture)
• Marked (Marketing)
• Sjřmat (Seafood)

Masteroppgave

The master's thesis is a 60-credit project that can be completed in the second year of the program. Students can choose a topic based on their interests, in consultation with the faculty's research profile and expertise.

Undervisning og Eksamen

Teaching and Examination

The program is taught in Norwegian and English, with some courses offered entirely in English. Students can write their master's thesis in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, or English.

Undervisningsmetoder

The program uses various teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, colloquiums, field trips, and laboratory work.

Utveksling

Exchange Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs in the second semester of the program. Exchange destinations may include universities in Canada, the Netherlands, Portugal, and other countries.

Studiesteder du kan Utveksle til

Exchange Destinations

Some possible exchange destinations include:

• Kagoshima University, Japan
• Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
• Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan
• University of Algarve, Portugal
• University of Zadar, Croatia
• Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
• University of Tasmania, Australia
• Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

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Student Testimonials

Students who have completed the program report that it has provided them with a strong foundation for their future careers. They appreciate the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest and to develop skills in research, analysis, and communication.

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