Cell Biology 15 credits

About the course

The course consists of three main modules:
• Module 1 (Theory, 8 ECTS): Covers fundamental theoretical knowledge in modern molecular cell biology.
• Module 2 (Professional Communication Training, 2 ECTS): Focuses on oral communication through student presentations and seminar discussions.
• Module 3 (Laboratory Work, 5 ECTS): Application of theoretical knowledge through experimental work using relevant cell biology methods. Students will train in planning and conducting experiments, analyzing and presenting data, and communicating results in scientific form.

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Spring 2027
- Cell Biology
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2026
  
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  Starts
  18 January 2027
  
  Ends
  24 March 2027
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-51001
  
  Eligibility
  
  20 ECTS from completed courses in chemistry, of which at least 5 ECTS in biochemistry, or 20 ECTS from a combination of completed courses in chemistry and physics and/or mathematics, of which at least 5 ECTS in biochemistry; 20 ECTS from completed courses in biology, including microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPGR 1-165 ECTS)
  
  Application
  The online application opens 15 September 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  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 38,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 38,075
  
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