Biology
Bachelor’s degree in Bodø
How did life on Earth evolve? How does DNA code for important biological functions? How do food webs look like at the bottom of the sea? How does climate change affect animals and plants? These are some of the questions that biology seeks to answer. As a student in biology at Nord University, you will learn about the fundamentals of life in the beautiful surroundings of Northern Norway.
Study model
The information applies to the current academic year. Changes may occur.Expand all
1st study year
Autumn 2021
| Course id | Course name | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FIL1000 | Exam Philosophicum – Novo | 10 SP |
| KJ105F | Laboratory safety | 0 SP |
| KJ104F | Basic and environmental chemistry. | 10 SP |
| BIO1000 | Diversity of Life I – Invertebrates, plants and fungi | 10 SP |
Spring 2022
| Course id | Course name | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MA116F | Mathematics/Statistics for Biologists | 10 SP |
| BI132F | Biochemistry and Cell Biology | 10 SP |
| BI122F | Genetics and Evolution | 10 SP |
2nd study year
Autumn 2022
| Course id | Course name | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI123F | Ecology | 10 SP |
| BIO1001 | Diversity of Life II – Vertebrates | 10 SP |
| BI210F | Molecular Cell Biology | 10 SP |
Spring 2023
| Course id | Course name | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI105F | Zoophysiology | 10 SP |
| BI206F | Marine Biology | 10 SP |
| BI224F | Scientific Methods | 10 SP |
3rd study year
Autumn 2023
| Course id | Course name | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective courses(click to choose) |
Spring 2024
| Course id | Course name | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective courses(click to choose) |
Admission requirements
1. Higher education entrance qualification
2. Special admission requirements for BSc in Biology
3. English language proficiency
4. Financial capacity – non-EU/EEA applicants
View general admission and documentation requirements
View FAQs about admission, credit transfer, scholarships/financing and result of admission
Job opportunities
Due to increased focus on the environment, ecology and sustainable development, the Bachelor degree in biology will give you many job opportunities, both in the private and the public sector. You can get employed at environmental agencies, laboratories, companies and directorates. If you combine the programme with pedagogic education, you can also become a teacher in a high school or secondary school. If you choose to proceed with a Master degree, you have the option for more specialised jobs in scientific research or consulting.
Further education
BSc in Biology qualifies for the Master of Science programme in Biosciences at Nord University, or for master programmes at other institutions in Norway and abroad.
Master of Biosciences at Nord have the following specialisations:
Aquaculture, Genomics, Marine ecology and Terrestrial ecology and nature management.
Study abroad
Ever thought of spending part of your degree in another part of the world? Our cooperations with universities in Europe and other parts of the world can offer you exciting opportunities to study one or two semesters abroad. You can also spend 15 weeks on a work placement abroad as part of your undergraduate studies.
A study abroad complements your degree studies best in the third academic year. You can spend one and up to two semesters abroad, the world is yours to explore.
Below you will find an overview of our partner universities where you, as a biology student, can travel to:
ASIA
India:
Department of Aquaculture, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, College of Fisheries, Mangalore
Japan:
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
China:
Zheijang Ocean University, Zhoushan
South Korea:
Pukyong National University
Russia:
Russian State Hydrometeorological University (RSHU)
Northern (Arctic) Federal University, Arkangelsk (NARFU)
St. Petersburg University
AUSTRALIA
Charles Darwin University
James Cook University
Deakin University
NEW ZEALAND
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
CANADA
Memorial University of Newfoundland
University of Northern British Columbia
Vancouver Island University
St. Francis Xavier University
Lakehead University
University of Saskatchewan
EUROPE
France:
Université Francois-Rabelais, Tours
Université de Bourgogne, IUT Dijon
Université Paris Descartes
Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, IUT St.-Étienne
Germany:
Hochschule Bremen, University of Applied Sciences
Leuphana University
University of Bremen
University of Hamburg
Hungary:
Szent Istvan University
Netherlands:
University of Groningen
University of Wageningen
Poland:
University of Agriculture in Krakow
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Spain:
University of Alicante
University of Barcelona
Universidad del País Vasco (Bilbao campus)
UK:
University of Stirling
Denmark:
Roskilde University
Iceland
University of Akureyri
Italy:
University of Sapienza
Portugal:
University of Algarve
Sweden:
University of Gothenburg
USA
Augsburg College
Augustana University
Humboldt State University
University of Minnesota, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (St Paul)
University of New England
University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Fairbanks
The University Centre in Svalbard
In addition to the opportunities to study abroad, the faculty kindly suggests one semester at the University Center in Svalbard (UNIS).
UNIS offers a number of exciting courses in Arctic biology at BSc, MSc and PhD levels. The courses are offered in spring, summer or autumn, and most have a strong focus on fieldwork.
Students apply for admission directly to UNIS.
For information on topics and admission requirements see: UNIS | The University Centre in Svalbard
From Northern Africa to Northern Norway to study biologyHer determination to study biology while experiencing a different culture led Camela Haddad from Algeria to Nord University. Camela is left with no doubt about her decision: – The time at Nord University has so far been incredibly rich!
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