Master's Programme in Biomedical Sciences

Biomedicine is a crucial part of modern medical research. The Master's programme in Biomedicine at the University of Bergen provides thorough training in cell and molecular biology, as well as human physiology. The programme has a medical approach and offers students the opportunity to participate in research projects in an international environment. Be a Part of the Future of Biomedical Research The Master's programme in Biomedicine is 120 ECTS credits and lasts for 2 years full-time. The teaching is in English and starts in the autumn. You will learn methods and techniques used in modern biomedical research, focusing on cell and molecular biology, physiology, and image analysis. You will become part of an active research group early on to learn relevant methods and how to plan experiments. The Master's programme requires both independent work and group collaboration, and you will receive training in "soft" skills such as scientific writing and communication. The Department of Biomedicine has excellent facilities in the Building for Basic Biological Research (BBB), just outside Bergen city centre . Programme Structure The Master's programme consists of two main parts: the first year comprises compulsory and elective courses totalling 60 ECTS credits, while the second year is dedicated to a practical research project/master's thesis of 60 ECTS credits. In the first year, you will work on subject courses, read theory, and get to know other students and research groups. In the second year, you will work in the laboratory and be integrated into the research group that fits your master's thesis. You will have office space with other master's students and write your master's thesis, including theoretical work and laboratory work. Join an International Research Environment Throughout the programme , you will actively participate in research projects in an international environment. The theoretical courses provide you with the necessary cell biological and physiological knowledge to understand how diseases arise and are treated. You will also receive training in ethical issues that arise in modern medical research, as well as scientific writing and communication. Career and Further Studies After completing the master's degree, you can work in research institutes, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, teaching, public administration, HSE, and research communication. The master's degree also provides opportunities to apply for doctoral programmes (PhD).

Living costsNOK 17,200 a month in Bergen, rent included

kr 206,400

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Norway for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Taught in English.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.