Career prospects

Biophysicists are highly sought-after in a number of fields both in the private and public sector, from pharmaceutical companies to institutions such as Det Norske Veritas and the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority.

The education provides students with general insight into physics and mathematics, specialised in radiation physics, and knowledge of the effects physical phenomena have on living organisms.

At this specific time, there are a lot of jobs available in medical physics. It is assumed that during the next 5-6 years, there will be a need for over 30 new experts in medical physics for radiation therapy. As a student following this programme option, your chances for study-related work shortly after you have graduated, are high.

A Master’s degree in Biophysics provides you with the background needed to pursue a research career at a university or university hospital.

Several biophysicists have pursued a research career in the private sector, first and foremost the pharmaceutical industry. There are research groups in medical physics at all university hospitals in Norway, as well as research relevant to medical physics at a number of research institutes and universities. Research for cancer radiation takes place at

  • the Oslo University Hospital (Radiumhospitalet),
  • Trondheim University Hospital and
  • Haukeland University Hospital.

Research relevant for radiation therapy of cancer is also carried out at the Department of Physics, UiO and at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technoloy at NTNU.

Please find information about PhD studies under the general description of the Master’s programme in physics.

Read more about the PhD programme at the University of Oslo

Published June 6, 2012 10:00 AM - Last modified Apr. 27, 2017 2:42 PM