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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Programme provider

Roskilde University (RUC)

Roskilde, Denmark · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Mathematical Bioscience (Master's Degree) is taught at Roskilde University (RUC), Roskilde. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

The programme is open for admission for students with a legal right of admission only The programme is intended to give you the necessary biological and mathematical competencies to analyse and represent data, as well as the ability to analyse, develop and implement mathematical models for biological processes and systems in healthcare, disease development and ecology.The programme gives you in-depth knowledge of for example disease spread, including predicting the development of epidemics, cancer treatment and environmental issues, as well as the skills and competencies to mathematise such issues.Graduates from Mathematical Bioscience can find employment in the research sector, where they perform a critical function in connection with, for example, predicting the development of epidemics, optimising medical treatment and modelling the spread of e.g. pollution.The candidates will also be attractive to biotech companies, the health sector and the environmental sector, consulting firms, private and public research institutions, etc. Your English title will be: Master of Science of Mathematical Bioscience

CityRoskilde

Cost per year

Living costs€1,480 a month in Roskilde, rent included
€17,760

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

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Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo
CV and motivation letter
Recognition or equivalence of your degree, when the programme asks for it

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

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2Check eligibility

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Mathematical Bioscience?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

Which languages is Mathematical Bioscience taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

What is the tuition fee?

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