Biology - Arctic microbiology/microbial ecology/ Biology | |
 | University of TromsøThe University of Tromsø is the northernmost university of the world. Our location on the edge of the Arctic implies a mission. The Arctic region is of increasing global importance. Climate change, the exploitation of Arctic resources and environmental threats are topics of great public concern, which UiT takes special interest in. Studying and working at UiT allows you to explore global issues from a close-up perspective. |
| Course URL | http://uit.no/biologi/2916/14?SubjectId=1&From=0 |
| City | Tromsø, Norway |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description | The master program area of microbiology is mainly in microbial ecology and molecular methods. Research projects will be assigned related to symbioses between legumes and rhizobia or to arctic microbiology. The symbioses are important for the nitrogen input in agriculture and in natural ecosystems. Possible projects for the master thesis are use of nitrogen fixing symbioses in agriculture, biodiversity of nitrogen fixing bacteria, and studies of genes important for the interaction between host plants and bacteria.; The climatic conditions in the Arctic are special with regards to light, temperature, humidity and possible global climatic changes will be especially dramatic in these areas. Possible projects for the master thesis in arctic microbiology are microbial diversity in tundra, microbial processes in carbon and nitrogen cycling, and the interactions between micro-organisms and the rest of the ecosystem. Effects of climate change on microbial communities and ecosystems can be addressed. |
| Application deadline | Deadline for international self-financed applicants: 1 March Deadline for Norwegians and applicants from the other four nordic countries: 15 April |
| Nokut certification | no |
| Formal prerequisites | At least 3 years of higher education with a major within the subject applied for is required.; English language proficiency required. |
| Subject area | Biology |
| Degree level | Master |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
