Water education programs

Aquatic Biology

Offered by: Hólar University College
Location: Sauðárkrókur, Iceland
Program type: MSc
Keywords: biology, microbiology, water quality
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KMS Aquatic Biology M.S., 120 ECTS (2013-2014)
Name of qualification M.S.
Main field(s) of study for the qualification Aquatic Biology
Language(s) of instruction/examination English
Level of qualification Cycle 2 level 3 according to the Qualification Framework for Iceland

Official length of programme Full time study for two academic years (120 ECTS)

Admission requirements The student has to have a BA/BSc. degree or equalant eduction that the school accepts
Mode of study Full time study or part time study

Programme requirements: A master study has to include a research project (60 or 90 ECTS) and courses (20 or 60 ECTS), If the student is not able to finish the study in two years, he/she will have to apply for an extension to the graduate study committee. An extension is not granted for more than three year. In special cases, e.g. for part time students, the committee can approve up to five

Within a year of starting the masters study the student will have to give an open lecture, where the scientific background of the project are introduced, research plan explained and first results introduced (if possible). At that time the masters committee will evaluate the progress in the study and if the student will be allowed to continue his/her studies.

A master project ends with a submission of a thesis and an oral defense. At the same time as the thesis is submitted the student needs to provide a confirmation that all courses are finished. The thesis and defense are evaluated by an examination committee, which includes advisor, member of advisory committee and an external examiner. The defense is supervised by a teacher from the department.

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School: Holar University College

Faculty: Aquaculture and Fish Biology

Access to further study: The study allows the student to continue education on the PhD level.

Professional status (if applicable): Not applicable.

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