Master's Programme in Biomedicine

Education facts

Code: VABME

<p>Graduates of this programme become leaders in biomedical research, ready to excel in academia, industry, and beyond. Earn a Master of Medical Science in Biomedicine with a focus on cutting-edge research, with specialisation within academia or the life science industry.</p><p>The programme is taught in top-tier research environments like the Biomedical Centre in Lund and Max Lab IV/European Spallation Source (ESS). You will learn from active research scientists, ensuring your education is connected to the latest advancements in biomedicine.</p><h3>Programme Structure </h3><p>First Semester: Focus on advanced studies in experimental design, scientific communication, and cutting-edge laboratory work. Courses include applied biostatistics and ethics. </p><p>Second Semester: Tailor your studies with elective courses in areas like molecular neurobiology, tumour biology, metabolic disease, and stem cell biology. </p><p>Second Year: Prepare for a career as a biomedical scientist within academia or the life science industry. The courses include generic competencies in leadership, written scientific communication and oral presentation techniques, as well. Complete a 45-credit research project in Sweden or abroad. </p><p>Compulsory Courses: Experimental Design and Scientific Communication, Biomedical Methods and Experimental Animal Models, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and either the academic or industrial research track. </p><p>Electives: Choose 30 ECTS from a variety of courses at the Faculty of Medicine or other faculties in Sweden or abroad to create your own specialisation.</p>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor’s degree of 180 credits in biomedicine, bioengineering, cell and molecular biology or medicine, including an independent project (degree project) of at least 15 credits in biomedicine or science. Furthermore, the student’s previous studies must include at least 15 credits in biochemistry, at least 20 credits in basic cell biology (cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics and/or developmental biology), at least 5 credits in immunology, at least 5 credits in microbiology, at least 7.5 credits in human physiology and at least 30 credits in molecular medicine, pathobiology, pharmacology and/or toxicology, and English course 6 (advanced proficiency)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Biomedicine

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 4 June 2028

  Pace of study: 100 %