Basic course in physiology and cell biology of plants 7.5 credits

About the course

The course focus on the morphology, physiology and life processes of plants. In particular, the structure and function of eukaryotic cells are dealt with and provide the prerequisites for understanding the connection between different levels of organismal organization from cell biology to ecophysiology.

The course provides basic knowledge about the development and how plants develop in response to the current and changing environmental conditions, in terms of plant organs, form, energy processes and physiology. The course introduces the fundamental importance of plants for the global sustainable development goals. The course also deals with how organisms such as plants adapt their physiology to a life in different, often extreme, environments.

The course contains theoretical and practical parts, of which special laboratory work with consideration of lab safety regulations is included.

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Spring 2027
- Basic course in physiology and cell biology of plants
  
  Offered as a part of a Degree programme
  
  VT27 / Umeå / Swedish / On campus
  
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  Starts
  19 February 2027
  
  Ends
  24 March 2027
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On campus
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  Swedish
  
  Application code
  UMU-5F009
  
  Eligibility
  General entry requirements and Biology 2/level 2, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2/level 1b or 1a2, Chemistry 1/level 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics Further level 1c or Mathematics D
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 October 2026. The application period is closed.
  
  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 19,038
  
  Total fee: SEK 19,038
  
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