The BA and graduate programmes of the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences provide degrees in the fields of biology, geography, and tourism studies. The curriculum covers considerable ground, from the smallest units of life, the working of genes and cells, to global changes in the environment and how it affects and is affected by mankind.
Programmes taught in Icelandic. Fluent Icelandic language required.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS, 180 ECTS
- Biochemistry
- Molecular biology
Biology, BS, 180 ECTS
Geography, Minor, 60 ECTS
Geography, BS, 180 ECTS
Tourism Studies, Minor, 60 ECTS
Tourism Studies, BS, 120 ECTS
Tourism Studies, BS, 180 ECTS
International programmes.
Graduate degrees are awarded in biology, tourism studies, and geography.
- 1
- 2
- Biology
- Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
- Geography
- Natural hazards
- Islands and Sustainability
- Tourism Studies
- Arctic tourism
- Business
International programmes.
Biochemistry, Doctoral, 180 ECTS
Tourism Studies, Doctoral, 180 ECTS
The programmes take at least three years to fulfil if taken as full time study.
Applicants need to have found a supervisor and have an idea of a project before applying.
Prospective applicants are asked to contact the Head of Department or Faculty in the relevant research field.
Certified copies of diplomas on paper (not scanned or photocopies) must be submitted no later than two weeks after the application deadline.
Further information phdsens@hi.is
Courses in Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
Note! You must apply for a study programme before you choose your courses.
- Undergraduate studies nemvon@hi.is
- Graduate studies mssens@hi.is
- Doctoral studies phdsens@hi.is
- Environment and Natural Resources umhverfi@hi.is
The School also has facilities in Askja.
