Program Overview
The Biomedicine at UIT the Arctic University of Norway is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Tromsø, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Normal flora/infection/inflammation (10 ECTS)
- Biotechnology (10 ECTS)
- Animal Physiology (20 ECTS)
- Pharmacology (10 ECTS)
- Toxicology (10 ECTS)
- The biology of cancer (10 ECTS)
- Eukaryotic genes and genomics (10 ECTS)
- Rettsgenetikk og medisinsk genetikk (10 ECTS) NB! language of instruction is Norwegian.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the programme requires a 3-year bachelor\'s degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification in Biomedicine. An additional requirement is specialization in biomedical topics (i.e. biochemistry, bioinformatics, cell-and molecular biology, human physiology, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology) worth a minimum of 80 ECTS. For admission students will also have to document completed practical laboratory courses in biochemistry, cell and/or molecular biology comprising a minimum of 100 hours.
Applicants with a degree in Biomedical laboratory sciences ("Bioingeni\xc3\xb8r") must have have their degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian degree in laboratory sciences by NOKUT. Applicants also need authorization with the Norwegian authorization board as a qualified Bioingeni\xc3\xb8r. It is also recommended that students with a degree in Biomedical laboratory sciences have an additional 20 credits with specialization in biomedical topics.
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Medicine or Dentistry does not fulfil the admission requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway
Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months