Overview

Graduates in Biomedicine at Karolinska Institute have a broad knowledge of the biology and pathology of the human body and an understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying major global diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infections and neurological diseases.

Career opportunities

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.

The programme provides a foundation for a career in research, management, marketing, clinical testing, or in media/information relating to the field of biomedicine, in the life sciences industry or in an academic setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Science
General and Organic Chemistry

Cell‑, Stem Cell and Developmental Biology
Biostatistics

Tissue Biology
Immunology and Microbiology
Neuroscience
Physiology
Pathology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Life Science Industry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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90

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 4 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants with foreign upper secondary school qualifications should follow the documentation requirements for bachelor's applicants at universityadmissions.se

Applicants with Swedish upper secondary school qualifications should follow the documentation requirements at antagning.se

All documents must have reached University Admissions in Sweden by the deadline for the supporting documents.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

180000 SEK / year

≈ 180000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Stockholm

Funding

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