Are you interested in scientific research? Do you want to learn more about diseases and understand why some people get sick and others don’t? In that case we recommend that you join the Master in Biomedicine program at Umeå University. The Master programme in Biomedicine will give you excellent knowledge and skills to use advanced scientific methods and will prepare you for PhD studies or the basis for job in pharmaceutical companies, with authorities or in the health care system.
While studying
The first semester starts with a course in Advanced Biomedicine. The course is composed of four Areas of Excellence at Umeå University: infections, cancer, metabolic diseases and the neurological system. In this course you will also be trained in bioinformatics, biostatistics, theory of knowledge and ethics.
Customise your education
After the first semester you will be presented with an abundance of biomedical courses to choose from and freely customise your own education. Project work on advanced level (30 ECTS credits) will give you the opportunity for in-depth knowledge in your field of choice or you can choose other courses in your field of interest like tumor biology, bacterial pathogenesis, structure and function of proteins etc.
Build your scientific network
Many of the instructors you'll meet are leading scientists and you will continuously build your own scientific network. Independently of what courses you choose you'll be trained in experimental design, in evaluating your results and in learning to present your work in various scientific formats. The master's programme is concluded by either a 30 or 45 ECTS thesis project.
Programme overview
Suggestions for elective program courses: Pharmacology Tumour Biology Molecular Epidemiology Molecular Genetics
Biomedical students have a labour market potential in research and development within the pharmaceutical industry, the biotech industry and in health care. They also have the opportunity to become science journalists, patent lawyers or medical experts within different authorities.
The master's degree also makes you eligible for further PhD studies.
Application and eligibility
Master's Programme in Biomedicine, 120 credits
Autumn Term 2025
Second admission round for EU/EEA citizens
Programme starts
Autumn Term 2025
Type of studies
100%, Daytime
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Eligibility
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: 20 ECTS from completed courses in Chemistry, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry, or alternatively, 20 ECTS from a combination of completed courses in Chemistry and Physics and/or Mathematics, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry; and in addition, 5 ECTS in Classical Genetics, 7.5 ECTS in Cell Biology, and 15 ECTS in Human or Zoo Physiology including Immunology, Neurobiology and Pathology. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
Entry requirements
Selection
Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
Application code
UMU-P3060
Application
The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 April 2025. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: 20 ECTS from completed courses in Chemistry, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry, or alternatively, 20 ECTS from a combination of completed courses in Chemistry and Physics and/or Mathematics, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry; and in addition, 5 ECTS in Classical Genetics, 7.5 ECTS in Cell Biology, and 15 ECTS in Human or Zoo Physiology including Immunology, Neurobiology and Pathology. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
Entry requirements
Selection
Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)
Application code
UMU-M3060
Application
Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se.
Application deadline is
15 January 2025. How to apply
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
