Admission
This study programme starts in August.
Application deadlines and procedures
- 1 March: EU/EEA/Swiss applicants – application procedure
- 1 March/15 April: Nordic citizens and applicants with a permanent or renewable residence permit in Norway – application procedure
- 1 December: Non-EU/EEA applicants – application procedure
This programme/study option is also offered to eligible candidates under the Norwegian Quota Scheme.
Available places
20
Admission requirements
Admission to master's degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed bachelor's degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor's degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme
- a minimum grade average of C (in Norwegian scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) in Norwegian upper secondary school with a minimum grade of 4 (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or alternatively passed examination in English from second and/or third school year, or
b) An internationally recognised English language proficiency test.
Required specialization
The applicants must have a specialization within health science or social science. If the specialization is not within health, the applicants must have some work experience or other type of experience or training within health.
Documentation
You have to upload all required documents in UiO online application system.
In addition to the required documents, you MUST upload:
- A Statement of purpose letter - Maximum 1 page. In this motivation letter you should write a little about your background and how it fits into this program, and indicate topics or areas of research you would like to get involved in and if there are any countries or regions you are most interested in, as well as other relevant information. The letter must be written in English. Please name the file: SOP-INTHE.
Optional documentation:
- Recommendation letter - Maximum 3 letters. Please name the file: Recommendation letter.
- CV - Maximum 1 page. Please name the file: CV
Ranking of applicants
All applications are evaluated by an Admission committee. The applications will be ranked after a thorough assessment of four main criterias:
- Grade point average
- Educational background
- Statement of purpose
- Work experience
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