Welcome to the Department of Clinical Medicine (K1)
K1 is a leading academic environment in medical and clinical nutrition research at the University of Bergen. Our work spans from fundamental disease mechanisms to patient‑oriented clinical practice, and our teaching is research‑based and closely linked to everyday clinical work. With staff affiliated to health trusts across Western Norway and extensive collaboration with regional hospitals, we maintain a strong partnership between university and clinic that supports high‑quality research, education, and innovation.
Education
The Department of Clinical Medicine (K1) has a broad teaching portfolio at the University of Bergen. The department contributes substantially to the medical programme, where our academic staff teach a wide range of clinical subjects. K1 also plays a central role in the bachelor’s and master’s programmes in nutrition, offering research‑based and up‑to‑date teaching at all levels. In addition, K1 staff teach pathology to students in dentistry and dental hygiene, ensuring they receive a solid foundation in the discipline.
Research
Clinical research is at the core of our activities. Our academic environments work broadly across topics that span from basic disease mechanisms to patient‑oriented clinical practice. The department hosts several active research groups within our key disciplines, and our researchers participate in extensive national and international collaborations.
K1 is also involved in several leading research centres and interdisciplinary initiatives, including:
CCBIO – Centre for Cancer Biomarkers
Visit Us
You are welcome to visit our administration on the 7th floor of the Laboratory Building at Haukeland University Hospital if you have questions or need assistance.
