Admission Requirements

Norwegian/Nordic and international applicants should hold a BSc degree or equivalent university education either in Biology, Chemistry, Resource Geology or Geography. Applicants holding another related Bachelor degree may also be considered. There will be an individual evaluation of applicants.

Applicants who are not exempted from the English language requirement, must document that they have passed a recognized test in English; TOEFL or IELTS.

More information about the Admission and English language requirements can be found here >>

BSc Biology – study plan:

Applicants who would like to apply for specialisation in Biology need to have a Bachelor degree including basic courses in biology, minimum 80 ECTS. As example of requirements, check the plan of study in BSc degree in Biology at NTNU.

The bachelor degree must in addition include courses in resources management, planning and interdisciplinary project management equivalent of minimum one quarter of a year full time study.

Applicants should have background in introductory university level in Mathematics and Statistics.

When applying write a statement of purpose or a motivation essay of about 200 words describing your main academic interest for this programme and this specialisation.
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BSc Chemistry – study plan:

Applicants who would like to apply for specialisation in Chemistry need to have Bachelor degree in Chemistry and a specialization in or an emphasis on analytical and/or environmental Chemistry and containing a minimum 1,5 years of Chemistry. As example of requirements, check the plan of study in BSc degree in chemistry at NTNU.

The bachelor degree must in addition include courses in resources management, planning and interdisciplinary project management equivalent of minimum one quarter of a year full time study.

Applicants are recommended to have background in introductory university level in Mathematics and Statistics.

When applying write a statement of purpose or a motivation essay of about 200 words describing your main academic interest for this programme and this specialisation.
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BSc Resource Geology – study plan:

Applicants who would like to apply for specialisation in Resource Geology need to have a Bachelor degree in Bedrock-and Resource Geology or equivalent. As example of requirements, check the plan of study in BSc degree in Bedrock- and Resource Geology at NTNU.

The bachelor degree must in addition include courses in resources management, planning and interdisciplinary project management equivalent of minimum one quarter of a year full time study.

Applicants are recommended to have background in introductory university level in Mathematics and Statistics.

When applying write a statement of purpose or a motivation essay of about 200 words describing your main academic interest for this programme and this specialisation.
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Bachelor degree in Geography – study plan:

Applicants who would like to apply for specialization in Geography should hold a Bachelor degree including at least 1,5 year of studies within geography or natural resources management. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography.

The bachelor degree must in addition include courses in resources management, planning and interdisciplinary project management equivalent of minimum one quarter of a year full time study.

Applicants are recommended to have background in introductory university level in Mathematics and Statistics.

When applying write a statement of purpose or a motivation essay of about 200 words describing your main academic interest for this programme and this specialisation.