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The Master degree programme in Domestic Animal Biology is aimed at students who do not meet the entry requirements for the Master degree programme in Animal Science, but desire a high level of biological competence in one of the fields within domestic animal science. In addition to the Master degree in Animal Science, society needs competence within domestic animal science combined with related biological subjects.Candidates are qualified to manage domestic animals at different levels in society. (Eksempler) The degree qualifies students for Ph.D. studies within Animal Sciences.

Admission requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Science that includes at least 20 credits at the 100 or 200 level within ethology. Alternative: Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Science with a focus on nutrition or physiology. The Bachelor’s degree must contain basic courses in mathematics and statistics, a minimum of 10 credits each.

The course syllabus contains much material in English. International studies are possible provided prior course approval.

Related studies
The programme is related to the Master degree programme in Animal Science, but is more flexible and can build on another background than the Bachelor degree in Animal Science. The programme may therefore be suitable for students not qualified for the Master degree programme in Animal Science.

Learning goals
Students must specialise in one of the four fields of Animal Science: ethology, breeding, nutrition, molecular genetics and product quality or a combination of these. Knowledge and understanding will depend on the area of specialisation. The students will acquire in-depth knowledge of one or more fields, and will be able to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in community.

Teaching and evaluation methods
The programme applies a wide range of teaching methods, such as practical work, lectures, excursions, independent studies, exercises and seminars by students.Oral or written final exam, or continuous evaluation.

Programme content
The Master’s degree programme in Domestic Animal Biology includes two specialisations: 1. Ethology 2. Domestic Animal Biology. At least 40 credits are required within the specialisation in addition to the Master’s thesis. At least 25 credits must be at the 300 level. The Master’s thesis is selected in cooperation with adviser and is worth 30 credits, but it may, on application, be increased to 60 credits. An example plan is available for ethology. Compulsory and recommended courses: Ethology: compulsory courses are HET300, HET301, HET302, plus HET201 if absent from the Bachelor’s degree. Courses in behavioural ecology at the levels 200 and 300 are recommended. Domestic Animal Biology: Students are required to compose a study plan which must be approved by the Department. Sufficient background knowledge of the selected courses is necessary for approval.

Student advising
The study programme has a student adviser.

Evaluation
Approval of all alterations and rules by the Study Board. Mid-semester and final course evaluations are regarded by the Board. The quality and content of the programme as a whole are continually re-evaluated by the Board.

Norway has a growing and sustainable population of domestic animals. The programme aims at providing advanced knowledge of effective production which takes care of both the important productions and the growing diversity of animal production.Candidates are qualified to manage domestic animals at different levels in society. (Eksempler) The degree qualifies students for Ph.D. studies within Animal Sciences.

Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in Domestic Animal Science including: anatomy/physiology (15 credits), ethology (10 credits), nutrition (20 credits) breeding (15 credits) and molecular genetics (5 credits). In addition, 10 credits are required in each of the following subjects: chemistry, mathematics, biology, statistics, plus introduction to Domestic Animal Science (20 credits).

We recommend the students to study one or two semesters at universities abroad provided prior approval.

UMB has exchange agreements with several universities abroad.

Related studies
No related studies in Norway.

Learning goals
The student will have deep knowledge within one or more of the following fields of animal science: nutrition and ethology, breeding, physiology, product quality and molecular genetics. The students will acquire in-depth knowledge of one or more fields, and will be able to apply their theoretical and practical knowledge to solve problems in community.

Teaching and evaluation methods
The programme applies a wide range of teaching methods, such as practical work, lectures, independent studies, exercises and seminars by students.Oral or written final exam, or continuous evaluation.

Programme content
Students may choose one of six specialisations: 1.Breeding. 2. Nutrition. 3. Ethology. 4. Domestic animals and Economy. 5. Sports- and family animals. 6. General. At least 50 credits at the 200 and 300 level in Domestic Animal Science are required. At least 35 credits must be at the 300 level. The course HFX301 (5 credits) is mandatory for all specialisations. For the specialisations 1, 2, 3 and 5, at least 25 credits must be from the 300 level within the subject area. A 60-credits Master’s degree thesis can only be chosen after application approval. The remaining credits may be chosen from any 200 or 300-level courses.

Student advising
The programme has a student adviser.

Evaluation
Approval of all alterations and rules by the Study Board. Mid-semester and final course evaluations are regarded by the Board. The quality and content of the programme as a whole are continually re-evaluated by the Board.

Norway has significant populations of domestic animals for different purposes. These animals must be kept according to ethical and economically viable standards. The programme aims to provide fundamental knowledge of domestic animal maintenance.See no. 5

Admission requirements
Higher Education Entrance Qualification; specific requirements in science.

The students are recommended to take one or two semesters at other universities. The courses shall be approved in advance. Possibilities are good for taking optional courses within animal science and/or fully optional courses.

The international office at UMB has a list of the universities that the department has exchange agreements with.

Related studies
Basic knowledge of physiology, nutrition and breeding are taught jointly with the Bachelor degree programme in Aquaculture.

Learning goals
The student will be able to manage livestock in an ethically and economically responsible way with a background in animal breeding, nutrition and ethology.

Teaching and evaluation methods
A combination of methods are used, including work experience, lectures, excursions, practical exercises, independent study, seminars, lectures by students and independent work.Oral or written final exam, or continuous evaluation.

Programme content
The bachelor degree consists of minimum 180 credits. And students can choose between two fields of study. 1. Applied: The field gives a possiblity for a narrower differenciation. The field does not qualify for master degree in Animal Science. It consist of Examen Philosophicum (10), Animal production introduction level (20). 40 credits are optional within mathematics, statistics, chemistry/physics, genetics/biology. 65 credits are optional within 5 directions; anatomy/physiology, animal breeding, animal nutrition, ethology or molecular genetics. 15 credits are optional corurses within animal sciences on 100-, 200-, or 300- level, and 30 credits are totally optional. 2. Qualified: The intention of the study field is to give a broad introduction together with the 5 directions within Animal Science which qualifies for the master degree. It consist of Examen Philosophicum (10), Animal production introduction level (20), mathematics (10), statistics (10), chemistry/physics (10), genetics/biology (10), anatomy/physiology (15), animal breeding (15), animal nutrition (20), ethology (10) or molecular genetics (5). 15 credits are optional corurses within animal sciences on 100-, 200-, or 300- level, and 30 credits are totally optional.

Student advising
The programme has a student adviser.

Evaluation
The study board approves all alterations and rules. Mid-semester and final course evaluations are reviewed by the Board. The quality and content of the programme as whole is continually re-evaluated by the Study Board