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The Faculty of Medicine is one of 7 faculties at the University of Bergen, and has about 1900 students. The Faculty consists of 5 departments, which provide the foundations for its teaching and research activities.

The Faculty of Medicine offers courses and degrees at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level

Centres for Research-based Innovation (SFI)
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New Innovation Centre Unites Research and Industry to Prevent Parkinson's and Dementia

The new Innovation Center for Neuroresilience (ICoN) aims to shift the focus from treatment to prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. The center brings together leading researchers in close collaboration with Norwegian and international industry partners and has been awarded the status of a...

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Global study reveals major inequalities in childhood cancer survival

Children with cancer face very different chances of survival depending on where in the world they live. A new international study reveals dramatic differences – and points to what is needed to save more lives.

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CCBIO Researcher Secures Major Grant from the Norwegian Cancer Society

We are delighted to announce that Researcher Heidrun Vethe has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Norwegian Cancer Society under the call “Researcher Projects 2025”.

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Women with large preterm infants have higher risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study shows that preeclamptic and hypertensive pregnant women’s risk of getting cardiovascular disease is linked to their baby’s birthweight.

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News from the Space Optimization Process

The working group at the faculty, tasked with presenting a report to the faculty board with proposals for space optimization, is in the final phase of its work. Read the report here!

Doctoral education

The aim of the research program at the Faculty of Medicine (the PhD degree) is to qualify the candidate for research activities and other work requiring a high level of scientific insight within the Faculty's research fields.

The Faculty of Medicine also administers the dr.philos. degree, which is an independent degree without supervision and organised research training. The two degrees are considered equal in status.

Read more about our doctoral education.