Please note that our International Master's Programmes only have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.
The application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 is open and closes on 16 Jan 2025 at 15:00 (UTC+2). Check the application instructions carefully before applying via the banner link at the top of the page.
As of 1 Jan 2025, non-EU/EEA citizens must pay an application fee when applying to programmes leading to a degree in higher education in Finland (excl. doctoral degrees and Erasmus Mundus programmes).
The fee is a one-time national fee of 100 euros that covers all applications to studies beginning in the same academic term.
The fee is not collected from applicants who have:
The Finnish National Agency of Education will collect the application fee in connection with filling out the application form at the Finnish national education portal Studyinfo. The fee must be paid or you must upload a document proving the exempted category. Otherwise your application will not be processed.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to get an application fee waiver.
The application fee does not guarantee that you will be offered admission to studies.
The Master’s Programme in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences (GMB) is for students who want an understanding and skills in modern biosciences at the level of genes and molecules to cells and organisms.
You are eligible to apply if you:
Suitable background studies must include studies in the discipline of genetics and molecular biosciences. The applicability and sufficient scope of studies are assessed after applying. No preliminary assessments of the applicability of studies are made.
The full admission criteria can be found at the Finnish national education portal Studyinfo.fi.
Understanding molecular and cellular mechanisms is important because disruptions in these mechanisms can contribute to the onset and progression of various diseases.
Upon completing the GMB programme, you will:
After graduating, you will be well-prepared to continue with postgraduate studies or move on to a career, for example as an expert in public administration or biotechnology companies.
This video gives a general overview of the application process for the International Master's Programmes at the University of Helsinki when applying from 2 to 16 Jan 2025.
Start preparing your application well in advance, make sure that you meet the admission criteria and language requirements, and always read the full instructions on our website.
If you have any questions about admissions at the University of Helsinki, please contact our admission advisers for guidance. You can also check out some statistics on student admissions.
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