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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. 

 

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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!

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Using AI to shed light on emergency care

A multinational collaboration at Eitri medical innovation center in Bergen has used machine learning models to identify patient groups at risk of being mistreated.

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New Mohn Research Center for Neuroprotection in Norway paves the Way to Prevention for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) affect more than 10 million people globally and their prevalence is expected to at least double within over the next two decades. No therapy currently slows or stops disease...

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.