Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine is composed of four departments: Medicine, Physiotherapy, Radiology, and Biomedical Science.
The Faculty is a leading teaching and research institution in the field of medical science in Iceland. It has a strong connection to the University Hospital, giving students opportunity for excellent training and work experience.
Undergraduate studies
Diploma in Health Information Management is a 90 ECTS credit part time study for two years and 30 ECTS (15 weeks) of practical training within a health institution.
A BS degree is a 180 ECTS programme or three years of full-time study. The Faculty of Medicine offers four BS programmes:
Please note that the programmes are all taught in Icelandic.
Graduate studies
The Faculty of Medicine offers diverse graduate programmes. A cand. med. programme (180 ECTS), two diploma programmes (60 ECTS), seven Master's programmes (120 ECTS), and four doctoral programmes (180 ECTS).
Contact us
Faculty of Medicine Office
Læknagarður 4th floor
Vatnsmýrarvegur 16, 101 Reykjavík
Tel: + 354 525 4881, Fax: +354 525 4884
Email: medicine@hi.is
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed from 13 July - 4 August due to summer holidays.
