Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB)

The programme gives the students a combination of qualifications in both the natural sciences and technology, qualifications which are required by society for operation and innovation within businesses, management and research. The study programme emphasises topics which are central to the maintenance and development of a sustainable society.

Upon programme completion, the students should have acquired the qualifications necessary to become key employees, specialists, within businesses where the combination of natural science and technology plays an important part. They shall have sufficient theoretical knowledge in order to solve assignments and gain further knowledge on their own. They should also have developed practical ability in technology and methodology, so that they can go straight to productive work. The students shall have basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and computer science. The students shall be able to plan and perform data acquisition, treatment, analysis and interpretation of data. The knowledge should be applicable in an experimental situation with a topic from the central projects in environmental physics or energy use. The graduates should have a scientific platform within the central environmental political questions.

The programme encompasses courses chosen according to preferred knowledge and the topic for the Master thesis. Several students at the programme have completed a hydrogen related Master thesis at Institute Energy Technology – IFE.

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