Animal Science

The world’s population is expected to increase, and this will challenge current global food production and agriculture systems. Are you interested in breeding and genetics, nutrition or ethology and animal welfare? Then a Master in Animal Science at NMBU might be something for you. A two-year Master in Animal Science degree focus on the biology of production and companion animals within the areas of breeding and genetics, nutrition and ethology and animal welfare. The goal is to train students to be able to solve current and future challenges related to animal science in a national and global context. There will be both interdisciplinary as well as area specific in-depth courses within each specialization. The degree is finalized with master thesis.

Living costsNOK 20,200 a month in Ås, rent included

kr 242,400

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Who can apply to this programme.

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree including a specialization worth 80 ECTS. There is a minimum grade requirement of C. Documented proficiency in https://www.nmbu.no/en/studies/admission/language_requirementsEnglish in accordance with NMBU regulations. A bachelor degree in animal science may qualify. Applicants with a bachelor degree within biology will be considered individually.

See the official programme requirements for the accepted English-language evidence.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.