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Master's Programme in Biomedical Technology Tampere University
Introduction
Hands-on skills in the crossroads of molecular biology, cell technology, and bioinformatics
Get in-depth knowledge and practical skills with a focus on human health.
Our target group is students with a Bachelor’s degree in biological, computational, or mathematical sciences who want to attain in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in the crossroads of molecular biology, cell technology, and bioinformatics, with a special emphasis on areas that have the potential to enhance human health. The courses are firmly grounded in international research and focus on transferring this knowledge into practice.
Biomedical technology is a multidisciplinary field that builds on understanding biological systems on the molecular level and develops new approaches to advance medical and biotechnological applications. The program brings together expertise and methods in a large number of natural, medical, and engineering sciences: biology, chemistry, medicine, genetics, statistics, and computational and data sciences. There are three specialization options:
- Bioinformatics
- Cell technology
- Molecular biology.
The program offers you a unique learning environment that combines biosciences and technology with a specific focus on health. The study options are flexible and the teaching groups are small. During your studies, you will build networks and interact with our world-class research teams that provide many practical training opportunities. As our graduate, you may work as an academic specialist within scientific research or teaching, or in research and development. Welcome to join our multidisciplinary, multinational expert community of biomedical sciences!
Admissions
Curriculum
Study contents
The Master’s Programme in Biomedical Technology is intended for students with a Bachelor’s degree in biological, computational, or mathematical sciences who want to attain in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills in the crossroads of molecular biology, cell technology, and bioinformatics with a focus on human health. The program is open for applications from both Finnish and international applicants.
Biomedical technology is a multidisciplinary field that builds on a molecule-level understanding of biological systems with the goal to develop new approaches to advance medical and biotechnological applications. The Master’s Programme in Biomedical Technology provides multi-disciplinary education that combines natural sciences with technology, with a specific focus on methods that have the potential to enhance human health. The program brings together the expertise and methods of a wide range of natural, medical, and engineering sciences, including biology, chemistry, medicine, and genetics, as well as statistics, computational, and data sciences. There are three options for specialization:
- bioinformatics
- cell technology
- molecular biology.
Bioinformatics enables you to analyze the secrets of the human genome and to develop computational methods for understanding the origins of disease. In molecular biology, you focus on the functions of genes and proteins, developing your skills as an academic or research expert. In cell technology, you study tissue technology and the wonderful world of stem cells, and you can be involved, for example, in developing new human spare parts and tissue models as a research tool.
The program provides excellent preparation for future working life, where the ability to collaborate with experts in various fields is a key success factor. This is where you become a truly international player.
Choosing a field of specialization
In the Master’s Programme in Biomedical Technology, students choose one of three specialization options: bioinformatics, molecular biology, and cell technology. The student's educational background may limit the available options. At the beginning of the studies, each student makes an individual study plan and the specialization option is chosen as part of this personal study planning (PSP) process. The teaching staff and the administrative personnel assist in the PSP process.
Structure of studies
The two-year Master’s Programme in Biomedical Technology is taught entirely in English and comprises 120 ECTS credits. The curriculum consists of general studies, advanced studies, and elective studies. All three specialization options include a module of methodological studies focusing on the specific methods and applications of the field. For the master’s thesis, every student completes an individual research project of 40 ECTS credits.
Thesis
Every student completes a master's thesis of 40 ECTS credits. The thesis is based on individual experimental or computational research that is completed under the guidance of an appointed supervisor. The thesis seminar of 2 ECTS credits supports the thesis work process.
Program Outcome
The aim of the program is to equip students with capabilities for expert tasks in the various fields of application of biotechnology (research, teaching, administration, product development, marketing) in both the public and private sectors, in Finland and abroad. The education implements a multidisciplinary approach. Multi-modal teaching methods support the achievement of the content objectives of the degree.
Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students will have:
- A profound understanding of the field of biomedical technology.
- Expertise in scientific methods and their application in their field of specialization.
- The capability to apply scientific knowledge in the field of biosciences.
- Good written and oral communication skills and the ability for multidisciplinary scientific interaction.
- The ability to work as an academic expert in one’s own field of expertise.
- The capability to undertake scientific postgraduate and research training.
Scholarships and Funding
Tampere University tuition fee scholarships
Tampere University tuition fee scholarships awarded at admission cover 100% of the tuition fees for the program duration. The program duration is
- three years for Bachelor’s degrees
- two years for Master’s degrees
- five years if the study right is granted for both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree.
Finland Scholarship
Finland scholarships awarded by Tampere University are part of the national Finland Scholarship program. Applicants to Master's programs are eligible to apply. Finland scholarships are awarded at Tampere University to the most merited applicant in each Master's program.
Finland scholarships cover the program tuition fee for the first year of studies and include a 5000 € relocation grant, paid to the student's Finnish bank account after the student has arrived in Tampere and started studies at Tampere University.
In addition, Tampere University awards a Tampere University tuition fee scholarship for the second year of studies to all recipients of the Finland scholarship. The scholarship covers 100 % of tuition fees in the second year of studies.
Early bird offer
In addition to scholarships, an early bird offer is available at admission to all fee-paying students, excluding students who have been awarded a Tampere University tuition fee scholarship or a Finland scholarship at admission. The early bird offer gives a 50 % reduction on the program tuition fee during the first year of studies.
Students may take advantage of the early bird offer by accepting the offered study place and paying 50% of the first-year tuition fee within two weeks after receiving information on admission.
This offer is valid only for the first year of studies. During consecutive years of study, all fee-paying students are eligible to apply for Tampere University Scholarships awarded during studies.
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Career Opportunities
The program provides students with the broad knowledge and skills necessary for pursuing a successful career in the field of biomedical technology both in Finland and abroad. The employment opportunities are diverse. Our graduates have found work as experts in research and development in academic institutions as well as in private companies. Some work in sales and marketing and there is also a growing need for talented experts in the public sector and governmental institutions. Our graduates are also able to pursue a career in academia and continue their studies toward a Ph.D. degree.
Co-operation with other parties
In addition to studies in one’s own Master’s Programme, students may take full advantage of the teaching offered by the Tampere higher education community ranging from technical to vocational studies in various fields.
Research focus
Our Faculty brings together research expertise in medicine, biosciences, and technology and is committed to generating new knowledge and solutions that promote health and well-being and benefit both individuals and the broader society. Our research interests focus on biomaterials, biosensors, immunology, clinical medicine, tissue engineering, computational systems, imaging, and cell and molecular biology. The teaching staff is actively involved in research and thereby able to introduce the latest scientific achievements to the students.
Practical research training is a vital part of the studies and is typically carried out in one of the research groups at the Faculty or in companies. During the MSc thesis work, at the latest, each student will undertake original research.
Postgraduate study opportunities
The MSc degree completed at the end of the program qualifies me for doctoral studies in the field of specialization both in Finland and abroad. Upon graduation, research-oriented students are able to apply for a Ph.D. position in one of the many research groups at the Faculty.