Biomedical Sciences, Master's, 2 years
- TuitionFor non eu/eea citizens
- Years2 Years
- Grade requirementsMinimum C
- LanguageEnglish
- ECTS120
- StartAutumn
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What will you learn?
With a master’s degree in biomedical sciences, you’ll learn to understand body function and health.
Throughout the program, you will develop the ability to:
- critically analyse central theories, methods and results within the field of biomedicine, and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving
- carry out an independent research project under supervision and in line with established ethical norms and regulations
- apply knowledge and skills acquired during the study to new areas and fields to carry out advanced tasks and projects.
The impact of new discoveries in biomedicine is significant: we develop technology that can lower the production costs of medicine, we analyse cancer development and progression and develop molecular imaging techniques. Fighting infectious diseases through new therapies and vaccines can also affect life in developing countries.
More information below
Student life
In the initial year, you’ll be busy with courses, reading theory, getting to know other students, and gradually familiarizing yourself with various research groups.
The second year you’ll work in the laboratory and become integrated in the research group matching your master’s project. You will get assigned an office space to work on your project, shared with other master’s students at the department. You’ll write your master’s thesis including theoretical work and laboratory work with your research group. This will amount to a full working week.
This master’s programme demands both independent work and cooperation in groups with other students and staff in the research group. You will be trained in soft skills like scientific writing and dissemination skills.
The master’s programme offers you the opportunity to be a part of an active scientific community through daily contact with researchers and students. You can engage in biomedical research and be an active member of an international research group.
The Department of Biomedicine has excellent facilities in the Building for Basic Biological Research (BBB), which is located just outside the city centre. As a student you can join the student committee Nucleus.
Career
The Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences will qualify you for various career opportunities, including:
- Scientific research and academic positions.
- Technical positions in research laboratories (Staff engineer).
- Lecturer positions within the education sector.
- Administrative consultancy, both in public and private businesses.
- HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) consultancy.
- Research communication roles.
92 percent of alumni with a master’s degree from The Faculty of Medicine report finding relevant work within two years of graduating.
Admission requirements and how to apply
Follow these links to find the general entry requirements and guidelines on how to apply:
- Citizens from outside the European Union/EEA/EFTA (Application deadline: 1 December).
- Citizens from within the European Union/EEA/EFTA (Application deadline: 1 March).
- Nordic citizens and applicants residing in Norway (Application deadline: 15 April).
You will also have to meet the programme specific entry requirements.
All applicants with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA must pay tuition fees.
Study structure
The master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences is a two-year full-time programme, starting in august each year. The field of biomedicine deals with questions like:
- What are the cellular mechanisms/pathways of diseases and disorders?
- How is the genotype in different diseases?
- How do genes and the environment interact?
- How can we improve/enhance therapeutic efficacy?
- How does the brain work?
First semester
In the first semester, you’ll have 40 hours of lectures and laboratory work per week. Most of it is mandatory.
Mandatory courses:
- Theory and ethics of Science (5 ECTS)
- Methods in Medical Cell Biology (25 ECTS)
- Choose the topic for your master’s project.
Second semester
In the second semester, you’ll have roughly 10 hours of lectures and other activities per week. This varies depending on the courses you choose. Normally the lectures are recommended and other activities mandatory.
The semester consists of elective courses relevant to your research field, 30 ECTS in total. You can choose other courses (both at UiB and other institutions) if they are approved by your supervisor and the Programme Committee.
Third and fourth semester
Master’s project
You can choose from the available master’s topics or find a project on your own. The project must then be approved by the Programme Committee.
You’ll meet your supervisor on a regular basis. You’ll be guided as the research project progresses in the lab, and especially when you’re writing the thesis.
Study period abroad
There are several options if you want to spend some time abroad. As a member of the Nordic Biomedical Master Network, we have agreements with universities in Sweden, Finland and Denmark.
You can follow courses (semester 3), do lab projects and the experimental part of the Master's project (semester 3 and 4).
See list of recommended exchange agreements
Further studies
You can apply for a PhD degree at UiB or other institutions if you are interested in pursuing a career in research.
Questions about the study?
Phone: +47 55 58 64 00 (open 12.00 - 14.00 on weekdays)
Mail: info.med@uib.no