Cell Biology 15 credits
About the course
The theory part comprises comprehensive theoretical knowledge of the most central parts of modern Molecular Cell Biology. The course also covers the concept of malignant cell growth and provides examples of molecular mechanisms behind tumor progression. The students will be given training in oral presentation of mini-case and study questions during four sessions. The practical part of the course is an application of the theoretical part and includes work in model systems and methodology for cell biological studies. A consistent theme is that participants will receive training in independently planning experiments and analyses. The student will also be given training in how to compile an individual laboratory report to be presented in the same format as a scientific article.
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Spring 2026
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Cell Biology
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts19 January 2026
Ends23 March 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-51521
Eligibility 20 ECTS from finished courses in Chemistry, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry, or alternatively, 20 ECTS from a combination of finished courses in Chemistry and Physics and/or Mathematics, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry; 20 ECTS from finished courses in Biology, containing Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
Application and tuition feesAs 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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