Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology

Our Faculty produces graduates with broad-based knowledge and skills to meet the future demand for both medical and health technology professionals. Our teaching draws on the latest research conducted worldwide, and we work to ensure that our students are closely integrated into our research community. We maintain diverse learning environments, such as modern simulation and laboratory facilities, and invest in their continuous development. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive atmosphere for our students. Our degree programmes are described below.

The Licentiate Degree Programme in Medicine aims to train students to become medical doctors with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to acquire, evaluate and use new knowledge. We place a high priority on the ability to build close and harmonious relationships with patients and having strong team working skills. Our state-of-the-art Tampere Centre for Skills Training and Simulation enables students to practice their clinical skills in a safe environment through simulations. The programme prepares graduates for a broad range of careers not only in primary health care but also in hospitals. The teaching language of the degree programme is Finnish. The applicant must submit evidence of their good command of the Finnish language for academic purposes upon application.

• Licentiate Degree Programme in Medicine (only in Finnish)

Our Faculty is the second largest provider of medical specialist training in Finland. We offer extensive training in 50 medical specialties and 5 dental specialties. We also offer specialist training in general practice, which confers the right to practice medicine in EU Member States to graduates who have completed a licentiate degree in medicine in Finland. In addition, we provide continuing medical education in 30 medical specialties. The teaching language is Finnish.

• Medical specialty training (only in Finnish)
• Dental specialty training (only in Finnish)
• Specialist education in general practice (only in Finnish)
• Continuing education for medical specialists (only in Finnish)

Our future society will have a growing demand for professionals who are capable of addressing challenges relating to the health and well-being of people and our living environments. The Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering aims to respond to this demand. We provide students with a unique, cross-disciplinary environment for learning that brings together biosciences, biomedicine and biomedical engineering to improve people’s well-being and promote the adoption of new health technology applications. Our teaching is based on the most recent research evidence, and our students become part of our research community. The programme provides students with broad knowledge and skills for a variety of careers that require the ability to collaborate effectively with professionals from different fields. The teaching is provided in Finnish at bachelor level and in English at master level.

Students who complete the programme are awarded the degree of Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Science in Technology (MSc Tech). Our students can choose their specialisation from a range of options based on their personal interests and career goals.

• Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, MSc (Tech) (only in Finnish)
• Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, MSc (only in Finnish)

We offer two English-taught master’s programmes for international students: Master’s Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, and Master’s Programme in Biomedical Technology. These programmes offer students the opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of the high-quality international research conducted in our Faculty. Although the language of instruction in these programmes is English, most of the courses bring together international and Finnish students, which help our international students integrate into the university community and adjust to life in Finland. Both programmes offer students multiple specialization options. options.

Master's Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering

Current specializations, transition period until 31.7.2026:

• Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Health Technology and Informatics
• Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomedical Micro- and Nanodevices

New specializations after 1.8.2024:

• Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Medical Physics and Biomedical Instrumentation
• Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomedical Informatics
• Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Biomedical Micro- and Nanodevices

Master's Programme in Biomedical Technology

Current specializations, transition period until 31.7.2026:

• Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Technology

New specializations after 1.8.2024:

• Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Informatics
• Biomedical Technology, Cell Technology
• Biomedical Technology, Molecular Biology

We offer a doctoral programme that aims to provide innovative and internationally recognised doctoral education and generate research evidence that improves human well-being and delivers wider benefits to society. Graduates from the Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering receive either the degree of Doctor of Science in Technology (DTech), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Medical Science (MD) or Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc). The studies towards a doctoral degree consist of theoretical courses and a research project that students typically conduct as part of one of our research groups. We place great emphasis on the quality of academic mentoring; all our doctoral students are assigned to a personal follow-up group that supports and monitors their progress towards the degree.

• Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering

We arrange licensing examinations for foreign-trained doctors (information in Finnish) who have graduated outside the EU/EEA and are looking to obtain a license to practice medicine in Finland.

We also provide theoretical education in radiation safety for hospital physicists.