Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (BFI)

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Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences (NITO BFI)

We are passionate about the interests of biomedical laboratory scientists! BFI represents 8200 biomedical laboratory technicians across the country. We are the voice of biomedical laboratory scientists in health policy, and work with recruitment, education and professional development.

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A smiling bioengineer in a white coat works with advanced technical equipment in sterile surroundings inside a modern laboratory. Photo: Luca Kleve-Ruud.
Bioengineer in the lab. Photo: Luca Kleve Ruud

Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences – an independent academic unit in NITO

The department looks after the professional interests of the biomedical laboratory scientists, and has 5900 working members and over 2300 student and pensioner members. Health and education policy are key areas of work in NITO BFI's activities. The department owns and publishes the scientific journal Bioingeniøren.

Vision and purpose for NITO BFI
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Biomedical laboratory technician sign. Photo: Luca Kleve-Ruud

Courses, education and authorisation

Do you want to become a biomedical laboratory scientist?

Biomedical laboratory technician - a profession for the future

Are you curious, accurate and fond of science? Would you like to work at the intersection of technology and health? Then the biomedical laboratory science profession may be something for you.

How to become a biomedical laboratory technician

Membership and organization

Current issues from NITO BFI

We will not have increased blood preparedness without people

The country's blood preparedness is dependent on enough biomedical laboratory scientists. "In order for Norway to be adequately prepared and equipped in the face of crises, wa...

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Heidi Andersen, Head of Department at NITO BFI. Photo: Bjarne Krogstad