About this programme
Master in Biomaterials for functional tissue reconstruction is a Master's Degree programme at University of Oslo in Oslo, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Oslo as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. University of Oslo is a state university in Oslo.
What you will study
What you study
This is a two-year Master's programme at the University of Oslo, taught in English, in an international and interdisciplinary setting. You look at how materials interact with human biology, how tissues can be repaired or reconstructed, and how medical devices are designed, developed, assessed and regulated.
The programme gives advanced knowledge of biomaterials, tissue engineering and medical technologies, and of how new healthcare solutions move from research and preclinical evaluation into clinical use. You cover:
- biomaterials fabrication, characterisation and testing
- tissue engineering principles and regenerative approaches
- cell and material interactions in 2D and 3D environments
- biocompatibility, host responses and biomaterial evaluation
- medical device development and regulatory pathways
- emerging technologies in biomaterials and regenerative medicine
Biocompatibility assessment is a cornerstone of the programme. In that course you go into the biological mechanisms behind biocompatibility, get practical laboratory experience with methods for evaluating cellular and tissue responses, and meet the international standards and testing frameworks used to assess biomaterials and medical devices. That links experimental work to regulatory requirements.
Teaching leans on problem-based learning, laboratory training and interdisciplinary teamwork, so you build both theory and practical research skills.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English. Entry requirements are set out on the programme page, and you should read them there before you apply. The page also carries the application deadline and the application system, so check it directly rather than relying on second-hand dates.
As a state university, the University of Oslo normally charges no tuition fee to students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Other degree students normally pay a fee that the institution sets. The programme page has the details.
The first week of the master's studies is mandatory. It welcomes you to the faculty with scientific presentations and lectures, including presentation of master's thesis topics, plus practical information. You meet those in charge of the programme and the initial courses, the staff who handle administrative and practical questions, and your fellow students, including those ahead of you.
In the second semester a dedicated course, co-developed by the Faculty of Dentistry and the University of Oslo Library's Research Support Services, prepares you for thesis research: advanced literature searching, critical appraisal of scientific evidence and academic writing. The final year is an independent research project in an active research environment, run with research groups at the Faculty of Dentistry and possibly with other faculties, research institutions, healthcare services or external partners.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Biomaterials and medical device research
- Biotechnology and medical technology industry
- Healthcare innovation
- Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Research and development roles
- Doctoral studies
- Regulatory and assessment work for medical devices
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to University of Oslo, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Norway register, the official English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Biomaterials for functional tissue reconstruction taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Oslo. Only English-taught degree programmes are included here.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with University of Oslo.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Oslo as the campus town for this programme at University of Oslo.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme, and some programmes require a minimum grade average. University of Oslo publishes its requirements on the programme page.
When is the application deadline?
Each institution sets and publishes its own deadline for each programme, and the dates can differ between applicants from outside the EU/EEA, EU/EEA applicants and Nordic applicants. Confirm the date for your own situation on the programme page at University of Oslo.
What does it cost?
No annual fee is listed for this programme. Degree students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition at Norwegian institutions, and the fees vary by institution and programme, so ask University of Oslo what applies to you. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. Every student also pays a semester fee of about NOK 1,000 to the student welfare organisation linked to the institution.
Do I need a permit to study there?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland need a study permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). UDI asks for proof of admission, housing and funds of NOK 15,488 a month or NOK 170,368 a year (2026/27), on top of any tuition fee. A study permit allows work of up to 20 hours a week during term and full time in the holidays. Students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland register with the police within three months of arrival instead.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Norway register at studyinnorway.no, the English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. The programme page at University of Oslo is linked from this page so you can compare.