Overview

The Innovative Medicine program from Uppsala University is a European collaboration between the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, Heidelberg University in Germany, and Uppsala University in Sweden. A number of international Life Sciences companies are associated with the programme as well as other universities in Brazil, Chile, Columbia and Mexico.

Depending on a student's prior knowledge, the first year's studies are located in either Heidelberg, Groningen or Uppsala. In the second year, students must change university to either Groningen or Uppsala.

The IMIM programme trains you for research in both academia and industry, for example through a multidisciplinary group project - "Bench to Bedside and Back" (BBB), focused on translational medicine and the innovation process with business and entrepreneurship. The IMIM programme has received EIT Health's quality label.

Career:

The IMIM programme prepares you for a career in the global job market within academic research or the Life Science industry, as well as for starting up your own company. Graduates from IMIM have started their PhD studies at different international universities or gone directly into the job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced research training

Research Project

Bioimaging and cell analysis

Regenerative medicine

Medical genetics and cancer; molecular mechanisms

Advanced Techniques in Molecular Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-25 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Uppsala, Sweden
Groningen, Netherlands
Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Medicine View 8 other Masters in Medicine in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Uppsala University:

A Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits from education programmes in biochemistry, biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, genetics, molecular biology, medicine, pharmacy or a similar field of study that includes relevant knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and molecular-/genetics. Also required is previous experience of laboratory work.

University of Groningen:

A Bachelor's degree in the fields of biology, pharmacy, life science and technology or (bio)medical sciences.

Heidelberg University:A Bachelor's degree at least equivalent to a European undergraduate degree of 240 ECTS (usually at least four years) with above-average grades.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

4500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4500 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Uppsala

7620 - 12066 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Germany
Netherlands
Sweden

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