MSc Environmental Health, master

• Starting 2007/2008
• Starting before 2007/2008

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Location:

Bø

Level:

Master

Duration:

2 year(s)

ECTS:

120

Stay abroad:

Sweden, Baltic States, Italy, Portugal and several other universities in Europe.

Programme code:

220918

Application:

Application form

Language of instruction:

Norwegian

Read more in the curriculum

• Starting 2007/2008
• Course List
• Starting before 2007/2008

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.