27 Healthcare Degree Programs in Norway

The subject of Public Health focuses on the health of the community as a whole. Its aim is to provide knowledge and understanding of the major causes of ill health and diseases and identify effective interventions for the purpose of improving population health. Among the various subject fields in the analysis of public health, biostatistics and epidemiology are the most important.

The PhD programme in Health Sciences is a structured research education and consists of independent research work with a doctoral thesis (150 credits) and a training component (30 credits). The programme is standardized to a three-year duration, extended to four years for mandatory duties. Part-time study is possible, with a requirement that at least 50% of the working hours will be dedicated to the PhD programme.

The Master's program in Biomedicine will shed light on contemporary problems and methods in biomedicine. You will be trained in experimental work as well as written and oral presentations of independent scientific papers.

The Student Research Programme in Psychology is a gateway to a research career and the shortcut to a doctorate. A year in the Student Research Programme in Psychology gives you, as a student interested in research, a solid basis for further PhD studies. During the year as a Student Research Programme student, you get to work on a research project of your choice. You receive close follow-up and guidance from our renowned researchers in a superb academic environment.

The master's program is aimed at students with a completed Bachelor's degree in psychology or equivalent who want a further education in the subject. The entire study has a clear focus on research and goes more in depth on the subject's traditions, innovation, methods and use of analytical tools, in order to carry out and disseminate independent research work. The study is based on both basic and applied research within the competence areas of the department's portfolio.

Knowledge of health economics, policy and management is in demand all over the world, on local and national levels. Internship and exchange throughout the study programme will further give you opportunities to develop networks in Norway and abroad.

The bachelor's program in dental care is suitable for you who like to work versatile in promoting people's oral health. As a dental student, you are in close contact with the study staff, fellow students and patients of all ages.

The programme offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies at European universities. At the European Master in Health Economics and Management (Eu-HEM), you will develop competencies and expertise in health economics and policy, health care management, health law and regulation.

Finding sustainable solutions to global health problems is urgent in an increasingly globalised and unequal world. The master’s programme in global health is concerned with how we can improve public health and achieve health equity worldwide, focusing on public health problems in low- and middle-income countries.

A practical and theoretical approach to understanding the Norwegian Health Model and relevant contexts performing physical activity. This program is a full time study programme and focus on benefits gained from being physically active in a life span cycle. Experiences from using physical activity as a tool to improve health in different Norwegian health and fitness contexts and in the work place will be covered. In addition, the courses will draw upon experiences from health promotive work carried out in different sports contexts to obtain better health in society.

Do you want to meet people around the world without prejudice and cultural distance? Are you curious about animal assisted intervention, one health, and one welfare? Do you want to learn more about trends and opportunities in eHealth and health technology? If yes, welcome to this exiting and interdisciplinary master program in global health.

Would you like to study nutrition and nutrition policies with a public health perspective in an international context? In this master's programme you will develop knowledge and skills needed to assess and address the extent, causes and consequences of diet and nutritional challenges among different groups of the population.

With increasing globalization, mobility, and cultural flows, health problems need to be addressed from a worldwide perspective. We offer a course in Global Health for national and international students in nursing.

Are you interested in the body's movement and function, and would you like to work with people? Through ONH Education, a sub-unit of Oslo Nye Høyskole , you can take the physiotherapy education shared between Oslo and the Netherlands.

Get a global perspective on occupational health and safety and learn how it reduces workplace injury on this CPD-certified course.