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83 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Programs in Finland

Across Finland, 21 universities offer 83 Medicine & Health Sciences programs; the most common length is 2 years. The list starts with courses at University of Helsinki, University of Oulu and University of Turku.

25Master's Degree
AU Arcada University of Applied Sciences logo
Helsinki, Finland

Master of Health Care, Healthcare Leadership

Arcada University of Applied Sciences — Arcada’s online Master of Health Care in Healthcare Leadership focuses on leadership competence, change and innovative competence, collective sensemaking competence, tech...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 year 6 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
Spring 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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27Master's Degree
SF South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk logo
Kouvola, Finland

Master of Health Care, Sports Medicine and Exercise

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk — The Master of Health Care, Sports Medicine and Exercise is a 90 ECTS degree at Xamk in Kouvola. It focuses on sports medicine and exercise physiology, including exercise...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Spring 2027Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 40,500 total Tuition (indicative)
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28Master's Degree
SF South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk logo
Kouvola, Finland

Master of Health Care, Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences Xamk — Master of Health Care, Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology at Xamk focuses on sports medicine and exercise physiology for professionals working independently or in ex...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
autumn 2026spring 2027Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 40,500 total Tuition (indicative)
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32Master's Degree
TU Tampere University logo
Tampere, Finland

Medical Physics and Biomedical Instrumentation, Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

Tampere University — Biomedical Sciences and Engineering at Tampere University combines engineering with life sciences. The Medical Physics and Biomedical Instrumentation specialisation cover...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 24,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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33Master's Degree
UE University of Eastern Finland logo
Joensuu, Finland

Medical Physics, Master of Science (Technology)

University of Eastern Finland — Medical Physics, Master of Science (Technology) is a two-year multidisciplinary master’s degree programme. It combines high-level research and teaching and builds special...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SpringIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 20,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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35Master's Degree
UE University of Eastern Finland logo
Joensuu, Finland

Public Health, Master of Health Sciences

University of Eastern Finland — The Master’s Degree Programme in Public Health is offered by the Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition in collaboration with the Department of Nursing Science...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 20,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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37PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Biomedicine focuses on biomedicine, molecular medicine and translational medicine. It covers molecular, cellular, physiological and pathological...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April 2026July 2026September 2026Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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38PhD / Doctorate
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research

University of Helsinki — The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research is coordinated by the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Medicine under the University of Helsinki Doctoral School. It develo...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
April, SeptemberIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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39Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Nutrition Science, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — In the Master’s Programme in Nutrition Science, you study nutrition-related phenomena at the individual and population levels. The programme covers the role of nutrition...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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40Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — The Master's Programme in Pharmaceutical Research, Development and Safety at the University of Helsinki covers the full life cycle of medicines, from drug discovery...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 36,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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41Master's Degree
UH University of Helsinki logo
QS World #116 #2 in Finland Helsinki, Finland

Master's Programme in Translational Medicine, Master of Science

University of Helsinki — TRANSMED is the University of Helsinki’s Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. It covers translational research and translational medicine, with clinical and indu...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 30,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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42PhD / Doctorate
UO University of Oulu logo
QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland

Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Doctor

University of Oulu — The Doctoral Programme in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine gives advanced training in molecular and cell biology, genetics, structural biology, bioinformatics, molecul...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
AutumnIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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43Master's Degree
UO University of Oulu logo
QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland

Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science (Technology)

University of Oulu — The Biomedical Engineering master’s programme at the University of Oulu covers medical imaging, machine learning, biomaterials, biomedical measurements, wireless communic...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
springIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
EUR 20,000 total Tuition (indicative)
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45PhD / Doctorate
UO University of Oulu logo
QS World #342 #3 in Finland Oulu, Finland

Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Doctor

University of Oulu — The University of Oulu’s doctoral programme in Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences leads to the Doctor of Medical Science, Doctor of Odontology, Doctor of Philosophy,...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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46PhD / Doctorate
UT University of Turku logo
QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

Doctor of Health Sciences

University of Turku — The Doctoral Programme in Nursing Science educates researchers of nursing science for national and international needs in the research field, and for social and health se...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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47PhD / Doctorate
UT University of Turku logo
QS World #366 #4 in Finland Turku, Finland

Doctoral Programme of Clinical Research

University of Turku — The Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research promotes clinical research and doctoral training in clinical medicine and other closely related research fields. It focuses on...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
August-SeptemberIntake
Medicine & Health Sciences
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Medicine & Health Sciences at other levels

Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

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Master's Programs Programs in Helsinki Master's Programs in Helsinki Engineering Programs Business & Management Programs Master's Engineering Programs Master's Business & Management Programs Bachelor's Programs PhD Programs Programs in Tampere

How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #116 (University of Helsinki) to #498 (University of Jyväskylä); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Helsinki is cited most (22,163,230 citations). 8 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 42 master's, 25 bachelor's and 16 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (67% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (40% of courses with a stated intake). Laurea University of Applied Sciences offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Finland?

University of Helsinki (QS World #116), University of Oulu (QS World #342) and University of Turku (QS World #366) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Finland?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Finland?

Fall is the main intake — 67% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Finland?

Laurea University of Applied Sciences, with 12, ahead of Tampere University (11).

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