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Molecular Biology Umeå University

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MSc On-Campus Full-time 2 years September find out kr304600 in total
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Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee: SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 76,150

Total fee: SEK 304,600

Details about tuition, fees and funding

Course overview

In the Master’s programme in Molecular Biology you acquire an extensive toolbox for investigating all kinds of biological problems with advanced molecular methods. Your teachers are internationally renowned scientists and you will carry out your thesis project within a research group. You will get a good basis for further doctoral studies and work with research and development, either at a university or in a biotech or pharmaceutical company.

  • Close to strategic research
  • State-of-the-art laboratories
  • International study environment

Entry requirements

Eligibility

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally

recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: a) 60 ECTS in the Bioscience area (including genetics, microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, zoo physiology and plant biology) and also including a minimum of 7.5 ECTS in each of Genetics and Microbiology. b) 30 ECTS in Chemistry, with a minimum of 7,5 ECTS in Biochemistry. c) practical experience of laboratory work, corresponding to a minimum of 30 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

Selection

Academic credits completed by the last application date (in the range of 30-285 credits equivalent to ECTS)

Complete the self-assessment form – important for your application

To help us process your application more efficiently, please complete the form and upload it to universityadmissions.se. This will help you demonstrate how your previous courses meet the requirements of the programme. The form is a supplement - the assessment is still based on your official documents.

Download the self-assessment form


Why study at Umeå University

  • World's most satisfied international students (According to the International Student Barometer 2023, wave 2)
  • Academic Excellence
  • First class facilities
  • Breathtaking nature
  • Highly international
  • City of culture
  • Student support
  • Accommodation
  • Sports minded
  • Education in English


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