7 Best Life Sciences Programs in Sweden

Across Sweden, 5 universities offer 7 Life Sciences programs — most run 3 years. Courses from Lund University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences come first, because those universities rank highest.

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Universities 5 Programs 7 Scholarships 9

1Master's Degree

QS World #72 #1 in Sweden Lund, Skåne, Sweden

Human Ecology - Culture, Power and Sustainability - Master of Science programme

Lund University — The Master’s programme in Human Ecology at Lund University examines sustainability challenges at the intersection of environment, politics and everyday life. Students cri...

Master's DegreeLevel

2 years • 120 creditsDuration

Full TimeMode

AutumnIntake

Life Sciences

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2Master's Degree

QS World #78 #2 in Sweden Stockholm, Sweden

MSC Medical Biotechnology 1

KTH Royal Institute of Technology — The MSc Medical Biotechnology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology provides education in advanced biotechnological methods and their applications in medicine and health....

Master's DegreeLevel

two-year master’s programmeDuration

Mode

AugustIntake

Life Sciences

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3Master's Degree

QS World #78 #2 in Sweden Stockholm, Sweden

MSC Molecular Techniques in Life Science 1

KTH Royal Institute of Technology — The MSc Molecular Techniques in Life Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology prepares graduates for a professional research career in life science. It focuses on mol...

Master's DegreeLevel

2-year programme (120 ECTS credits)Duration

Mode

AugustIntake

Life Sciences

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4Bachelor's Degree

#11 in Sweden Sweden

Biologi och miljövetenskap

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences — The Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Environmental Science at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences provides a comprehensive understanding of biological process...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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5Bachelor's Degree

#20 in Sweden Sweden

Biomedicin - inriktning träningsfysiologi

Halmstad University College — The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedicine with a specialization in Exercise Physiology at Halmstad University College offers an in-depth understanding of the biological and ph...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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6Master's Degree

#25 in Sweden Sweden

Magisterprogram i Mat och måltidsvetenskap

University College of Kristianstad — Magisterprogram i Mat och måltidsvetenskap at University College of Kristianstad is a comprehensive Master's program designed to delve into the multifaceted aspects of fo...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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7Master's Degree

#25 in Sweden Sweden

Master Program in Food and Meal Science

University College of Kristianstad — The Master Program in Food and Meal Science at University College of Kristianstad is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of food systems, meal pro...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Life Sciences

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How these courses are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #72 (Lund University) to #78 (KTH Royal Institute of Technology); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Lund University has the largest research record in this group, with 22,970,423 citations and an h-index of 1,095.

What the courses look like

By level: 5 master's and 2 bachelor's. The usual length is 3 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (57% of courses with a stated intake). University College of Kristianstad offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Sweden for Life Sciences?

Lund University (QS World #72), KTH Royal Institute of Technology (QS World #78) and Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (#11 in Sweden) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Life Sciences in Sweden?

Of those with published fees, Lund University is the least expensive at about USD 15,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in Sweden?

Most listed courses run 3 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Life Sciences courses start in Sweden?

Fall is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in Sweden?

University College of Kristianstad, with 2, ahead of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2).

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