Overview
The Ecology and Northern Wildlife programme of Nord University provides you with a comprehensive understanding of current topics in ecology and marine biology, giving a solid background for future studies in different aspects of ecology and biology. The programme combines traditional teaching on campus with exciting excursions.
Job opportunities
- Upon completion of the semester package you will have gained knowledge in marine biology and ecology with specialisation in the high-north.
Further education
- The semester package credits 30 ETCS and can generally be acknowledged as one semester of undergraduate education at universities. The courses offered in the semester package can generally be related to undergraduate programmes within ecology or marine biology depending on the overall course composition.
Upon transfer to our Bachelor of Science in Biology and graduation in the programme, students are qualified for the following studies at Nord University:
- Master in Biosciences.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Evolutionary behavioral ecology
- Molecular ecology
- Marine Biology
- Ecology
- Zoophysiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Animal Science EcologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum 1.5 years of full-time studies within biology or related fields.
- Please note: this semester package is designed specifically for exchange students.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 6 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 6 months.
Living costs for Bodø
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.