The programme focuses on the study of the basic biological processes affecting human beings in health and disease. It is a well-established and well-funded programme with an extensive curriculum requiring ambitious students willing to walk the extra mile to achieve their goals. It is a research-based and disease-oriented education taught by highly renowned professors. Graduates will be able to conduct independent research, in basic- and clinical fields, and resolve complex problems relating to human health.
The broad and intense study of human biology combined with substantial research and experimentation work gives you a unique set of biomedical and research skills. The programme tailors the candidates for pursuing a PhD and makes them attractive for the pharmaceutical industry as well as for research in academia. The programme is highly research oriented, interdisciplinary and has an international student profile and outlook.
You will obtain a broad and comprehensive understanding of the human organism in health and disease by focusing on integrated and mechanism-oriented cell biology, immunology, bioinformatics, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Combined with substantial research and experimental work you get a unique set of biomedical and research skills. During the second year you specialise in your area of interest through thesis work and electives.
To apply for admission to the master's programme, you must be enrolled in or have completed either a qualifying bachelor's programme or another relevant Danish or foreign degree programme which the admission board assess fulfil the academic requirements.
You apply for admission through the application portal.
Below you can read more about the admission requirements for the programme including which documents you must upload along with your application.
You must meet a number of admission requirements, to apply for the master’s programme. We do not offer pre-assessment of your educational background.
You can read about the various admission requirements below:
If you have completed one of the following bachelor’s degrees and meet the language requirement – English B – you automatically fulfil all the academic admission requirements.
From another Danish university:
Read about how to meet the language requirements
If you hold a bachelor’s degree, a professional bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a Danish or international university not listed above, you are eligible for admission if your programme is within the following areas:
Furthermore, you must have obtained at least 5 ECTS within biology, biochemistry or pharmacology.
You must also meet the language requirement for English B.
Read about how to meet the language requirements
You must have earned your bachelor’s degree within a maximum of 5 years prior to the start of the first semester of your master’s programme, e.g. for the intake in the autumn of 2026, you must have graduated by September 2021 or thereafter. In exceptional circumstances the Admissions Committee may waive the graduation year requirement.
If your bachelor’s degree is older than 5 years, you can apply for an exemption from the graduation year requirement.
If you choose to apply for an exemption, you must submit the following documents along with your application for admission:
As part of your application, you must include a number of documents, which vary depending on your educational background.
Below, you can see what documentation you need to enclose your application.