Biomedicine

The Master’s Program in Biomedicine at the Karolinska Institute offers a comprehensive and in-depth education for students interested in understanding the complex mechanisms underlying human health and disease. This program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, integrating knowledge from biology, medicine, and chemistry to prepare graduates for diverse careers within research, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industry. Throughout the program, students will explore advanced topics such as molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, genetics, pharmacology, and pathology, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for modern biomedical research and clinical applications. The curriculum includes laboratory work, seminars, and project-based learning, encouraging critical thinking and innovation. Students are also given opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners, enhancing their understanding of current advancements and future trends in biomedicine. The program emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and responsible conduct in research, fostering a scientific mindset aligned with societal needs. With a strong emphasis on research, students are encouraged to develop their own research projects, preparing them for doctoral studies or leadership roles in the biomedical field. The program is suitable for students with a background in health sciences, biological sciences, or related disciplines who aim to advance their knowledge and contribute to the development of new treatments and diagnostic tools. Graduates of the Master’s Program in Biomedicine are well-equipped for careers in academia, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and regulatory agencies, making a meaningful impact on public health and scientific progress. The collaboration with industry partners and active research environment at the Karolinska Institute ensures that students receive an education that is both academically rigorous and directly relevant to current scientific challenges.

About programme

The curriculum contains both basic scientific schooling and medically oriented courses. The students are trained in laboratory practices and scientific methods, and are introduced to clinically oriented research. The education is carried out at theoretical and clinical departments at Karolinska Institutet.
 
The final semester consists of a degree project. For this, the students choose their subject area within the field of biomedicine, and the project is carried out either at an academic institution or a pharmaceutical company, in Sweden or abroad.

The programme provides a solid base for further studies at a Master’s level, and is specifically connected to the international Master’s programmes in biomedicine, bioentrepreneurship and toxicology at Karolinska Institutet. It does also prepare for further Master’s studies nationally or internationally. The programme provides a foundation for a career in research, clinical testing, marketing, management or in media/information relating to the field of biomedicine, in an academic setting or in the life sciences industry.

Requirements

General requirements (with exemption from Swedish language proficiency).
Swedish secondary school courses: Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 4, or the equivalent courses.
And proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish secondary school courses: English 6/English B.

Proficiency in the English language can be documented by an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL, IELTS or other documentation that according to regulations certifies the equivalence of English B at Swedish upper secondary school.

Financial support and scholarships

Global Education Program (GEP) is a Russian government funding program that offers Russian citizens an opportunity to study at leading foreign higher education institutions and to get employment in accordance with the qualification gained: http://educationglobal.ru/en/

Selection

15 January application period: The selection is based upon the applicant's upper secondary school qualifications (grade tariff).

15 April application period: The selection is based upon the applicant's upper secondary school qualifications (grade tariff)
and the Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (Högskoleprovet) in the ratio 66% / 34%.