Study plan for JMAMN-GCE Master's programme in Global Change Ecology, høst 2026

ECTS Credits

Two years of full-time study, where the normal workload for a full-time student is 60 credits for one academic year.

Name of qualification

The Master's programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Global Change Ecology.

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Language of Instruction

English

Semester

Autumn (main admission) & Spring (supplementary admission if not all spots are filled)

Admission Requirements

In order to apply for the Master Programme in Biology, you need a bachelor degree in biology or related field. You must hold a minimum of:

60 ECTS in biology covering topics in evolution, ecology, microbiology, zoology, botany, physiology and molecular biology7,5 ECTS in chemistry that must include lab work7,5 ECTS in statistics7,5 ECTS in mathematics

Bachelor degrees from UiB that qualify:

Bachelor degree in Biology,

Bachelor degrees that qualify

Other bachelor degrees may qualify, if they include the required subjects listed above .

You also need to document:

Average grade of minimum C (https://www.uib.no/en/education/62545/academic-system#grading-scaleequivalent to Norwegian grade C)