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The Animal and Aquacultural Sciences programme of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) shall qualify candidates for research of international standard within the department’s subject areas, and for other work in society where there are high demands on scientific insight and analytical thinking, in accordance with recognised principles of academic and research ethics.
Learning outcomes
The objective of the PhD education is to give candidates knowledge, skills and expertise in line with the Norwegian qualifications framework.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantitative genetics
- Biometrical methods in animal breeding
- Lipid metabolism
- Nutritional biochemistry and physiology
- Individual PhD course in ethology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
An application for admission shall be submitted to the department on the standard form, and it must be processed at the latest three months after the start date
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Animal Sciences Aquaculture & FisheriesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 92
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's degree with a scope of at least 120 credits (ECTS) that is based on a bachelor’s degree of minimum 180 credits (ECTS), or a cand.med.vet. degree, or an integrated master’s degree with a scope of minimum 300 credits (ECTS).
- English language skills.
- You must be able to document provision of full funding for the entire contract period (i.e. 3 years full-time study). The most common form of financing is the appointment of a PhD fellowship position.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 EUR per year and a duration of 36 months.
Since NMBU is a publicly funded state university, there are no tuition fees. However, most students must pay a small semester fee.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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