Biomedicine - Master Programme
Start
Autumn 2026
Duration
2 years
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
The programme is taught in top-tier research environments like the Biomedical Research 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.
Programme Structure
First Semester: Focus on advanced studies in experimental design, scientific communication, and cutting-edge laboratory work. Courses include applied biostatistics and ethics.
Second Semester: Tailor your studies with elective courses in areas like molecular neurobiology, tumour biology, metabolic disease, and stem cell biology.
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.
Compulsory Courses: Experimental Design and Scientific Communication, Biomedical Methods and Experimental Animal Models, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and either the academic or industrial research track.
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.
From the start, you will learn through student-centred activities like group work, discussions and hands-on projects. You will practise presenting, finding reliable information, and writing academic texts in medicine, and get training in modern biomedical tools.
Learning support
The university assesses each individual case to determine whether or not targeted learning support should be granted to make things easier for you as a student. However, you must be able to independently meet the objectives set for passing a course. A large part of the programme is carried out within healthcare. This requires that you, as a student, are able to work in a manner safe for patients and to follow applicable regulations. If you have any questions about this, please contact the study advisor.
Working in laboratory environment
The programme includes compulsory components that in some cases require you to be able to work safely in a laboratory environment on your own. For example, working in fume cupboards, extinguishing a fire, handling flammable or corrosive substances, weighing, visual inspection and analyses of chemical reactions, etc. These components also require the ability to follow applicable safety regulations and instructions, as well as to move safely and quickly evacuate the premises. Certain functional impairments may make it difficult to complete the compulsory components. If you have any questions, please contact the study counsellor before applying.
Gain cutting-edge skills in biomedicine, qualifying you to lead research and development in academia, industry, and the public sector. This Master's programme can also be a stepping stone to a PhD, subject to approval by relevant authorities.
Prerequisites
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)
Selection criteria
A combined qualitative assessment is made of the student’s previous education, relevant professional and/or research experience and reasons for applying to the programme. The applicant must attach the degree thesis. Any additional relevant research qualifications must be documented by a certificate of studies, employment or written research paper in which their individual contribution is clearly indicated. Relevant research qualifications must be documented by a certificate of studies, research supervisor statement, employment or written research paper in which their individual contribution is clearly indicated.”
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 410,000
First payment: SEK 102,500
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Lund University Global Scholarship Programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship
Within the framework of the Lund University Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.
Swedish Institute Scholarship: Global professionals
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students from certain countries who are applying for select Master's programmes in Sweden.
Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website
Swedish Institute Scholarship: Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships for Master's studies in Sweden for women from selected countries in Africa and Asia who want to pursue degrees in STEM fields. Check the country and programme requirements on the Swedish Institute's website to see if you are eligible for the scholarship.
SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University. Most agreements are intended for Master’s applicants, although certain opportunities may also be available to Bachelor’s students.
External scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered by Lund University or through its partner agreements, there are external opportunities. On the page below, you’ll find examples of organisations that may provide financial support for international students from specific countries.