Overview

Biomedical Sciences provides students with theoretical, practical, and methodological knowledge to be able to handle a variety of research tasks in most types of laboratories in the life sciences.

Graduates of the Biochemistry program at University of Iceland are able to:

design, organize, develop and execute experiments in the laboratory bearing in mind the technical, logistical, safety and ethical considerations.

write a research plan or a grant application.

describe and explain the basis and limitations of the methods most commonly used in biochemical research.

formulate new hypotheses concerning their own research topic.

discuss science in a commercial context, understands the nature and function of small and medium sized enterprises, multidisciplinary research, ways of applying research licensing, the establishment of start-up companies, the assessment of market potential and the financing and areas of emphasis in research and development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Biochemistry

Current topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Literature Study for the Master's Degree in Biochemistry

Research in molecular biology and biochemistry

Enzyme Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reykjavik, Iceland

Disciplines

Biochemistry

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A BS degree or equivalent with minimum average grade of 6.5. In addition to the BS degree there may be some preliminary course requirements before starting the actual MS programme. Before an application for MS studies is approved a supervisor from the Faculty of Chemistry has to be secured to supervise the MS project.
All international applicants, whose native language is not English, are required to provide results of the TOEFL (79) or IELTS (6.5) tests as evidence of English proficiency.
Applicants are asked to submit a letter of motivation, 1 pages, where they should state the reasons they want to pursue graduate work, their academic goals and a suggestion or outline for a final paper.
Letters of recommendation (2) should be submitted. These should be from faculty members or others who are familiar with your academic work and qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Iceland does not charge tuition fees, but the annual registration fee is ISK 75,000. (aprox. 540 euros or 576 USD)

Living costs

Reykjavík

Iceland

178929 - 290400 ISK / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Graduates of the Biochemistry program at University of Iceland are able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Reykjavík

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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