MSc Environmental Health
Location: Bø
Duration: 2 years
ECTS Credits: 120
Study abroad: Sweden, Baltic States, Italy, Portugal and several other universities in Europe.
Entrance requirements: BSc Environmental Studies / Teacher training in science subjects / BA Nursing with addition courses.
Qualification: MSc Environmental Health
Course Code: HiT 220 918
Content:
This programme consists of the following components:
Obligatory component: Natural Sciences Methods (10 ECTS).
Elective component: 50 ECTS consisting of special syllabus (10 ECTS); supervised project (preliminary project) and/or elective subject (up to 20 ECTS); Genetics, Applied Microbiology Eco-toxicology, Methods and Analysis of Fish and Game, Geographical Analysis and Remote Analysis and Terrain Modelling (10 ECTS each).
MSc thesis: (60 ECTS). Emphasis will be placed on understanding, conducting information retrieval and critical evaluation, methods and research results. Students will learn about interdisciplinary cooperation and communication.
Teaching and learning methods:
Teaching will, as much as possible, be based on week long modules, which enable a flexible mode of study. There will mainly be laboratory and field work, and students must be able to work independently. The masters thesis will be graded.
Careers / further study:
Graduates will be qualified for employment in research and management, depending on which elective subjects are chosen.