On completion of the program the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence 

Knowledge

      Has extensive knowledge in the scientific field of specialization.

        Can formulate a scientific hypothesis.

       Can find relevant methods to solve the scientific problem.

Skills

       Can work independently with a Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences research project.

         Can analyze a scientific problem on the basis of relevant literature.

       Can critically evaluate the existing models and scientific results in light of the problem.

         Can use methods applicable to invalidate the hypothesis.

       Can interpret the results in light of the problem.

General competence

       Can get familiar with a nonscientific problem.

        Can get familiar with new application areas for the Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences specialization.

       Can work independently within this research field in working life and in a following PhD education.

         Can work and communicate between disciplines.