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The Faculty of Medicine is one of 7 faculties at the University of Bergen, and has about 1900 students. The Faculty consists of 5 departments, which provide the foundations for its teaching and research activities.

The Faculty of Medicine offers courses and degrees at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level. 

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News | SFI Application
Kamal Mustafa and Cecilie Gjerde in the lab

Towards a new future within tissue regenerative medicine

Based on a long-standing collaboration between University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital, Kamal Mustafa, Cecilie Gjerde and the team of Tissue Engineering Research Group in the project SFI PRIME want to change the way we repair damaged tissues, using stem cells to make new bones and skin.

News | Research
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Study finds important link between genetic markers and neuropathic pain

European researchers have mapped the most comprehensive phenotyping of neuropathic pain and identified genetic markers associated with this serious condition. The new findings could be especially important for diabetes-patients.

Meeting
Flyer for the meeting naming the speakers and with logos of the organizers
Nov 22

Microplastics and Human Health: Sources, Exposure, and Impact

The Plastics Network, in collaboration with the Norwegian Society of Pharmacology and Toxicology (NSFT), Norwegian Institute for Water Research, and the Institute of Marine Research, are organizing the meeting "Microplastics and Human Health: Sources, Exposure, and Impact" on November 22nd in Bergen.

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Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH)

50 by 50 – How can we reduce the probability of dying before age 70 by 50 % globally by 2050?

A team of 50 leading international experts, the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH), explored this question, resulting in clear, actionable, and achievable measures for achieving this ambitious goal worldwide.

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Healthworks are talking to a TB patient enrolled in the project.

Granted 12 million NOK to develop better diagnostic methods for tuberculosis

"This will have a huge impact on the health and quality of life of millions of people living in low-resource settings", says Prof. Mustafa about the new grant she has received from RCN.

Doctoral education

The aim of the research program at the Faculty of Medicine (the PhD degree) is to qualify the candidate for research activities and other work requiring a high level of scientific insight within the Faculty's research fields.

The Faculty of Medicine also administers the dr.philos. degree, which is an independent degree without supervision and organised research training. The two degrees are considered equal in status.

Read more about our doctoral education.