Career opportunities

Biology (Master's Programme)

Career opportunities

Photo: Graham Oliver/Colourbox/NTNU

Graduates of the Masters programme in Biology will be internationally qualified for a wide range of positions including:

  • Public and government institutions, e.g. directorates in counties and municipalities, or in various ministries
  • Researcher or adviser in consultancy agencies
  • Environmental research institutes and industries
  • Teaching in various institutions
  • PhD/Research at NTNU or another Norwegian or international institution. 

Further studies

Do you have passion for research?

If you want profound knowledge within one field of interest, maybe a PhD is something for you?

Paid education: With a degree in MSc in Biology you can choose among the different PhD programmes offered by the Faculty of natural sciences and technology.

The PhD programmes educate independent scientists on an international level in cooperation with both national and international research environments.

Read more about the relevant PhD programmes