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Cell Biology 15 credits

About the course

The course consists of three modules: Module 1. Theory, 8 ECTS.  The module comprises comprehensive theoretical knowledge of the most central parts of modern Molecular Cell Biology.

Module 2. Practical Professional Training (PPT) - Working life and career, 2 ECTS. The module comprises oral presentations of mini-case and study questions, training in problem solving and poster presentations, as well as training in defining and describing projects as a working method.

Module 3. Laborations, 5 ECTS. The module is meant as an application of the theoretical content and includes the compilation of a scientific report. The experimental exercises comprise work with model systems and methodology for studies in Cell Biology. A common theme is that the student gets training in individual planning and analysis of the results from experiments. In addition, emphasis is placed on the compilation of individual laboratory reports, which will be presented in the same format as a scientific article. During the laboratory sessions, students are also trained in keeping records of current protocols and results. These journals are individual and compulsory and must be submitted to the course assistants for approval during the last week of the course.

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  • Spring 2026

    • Cell Biology

      Offered as a part of a Degree programme

      Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site

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      Starts

      19 January 2026

      Ends

      23 March 2026

      Number of credits

      15 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-33606

      Eligibility 20 ECTS in Chemistry, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry, or alternatively, 20 ECTS from a combination of  courses in Chemistry and Physics and/or Mathematics, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry; 20 ECTS from courses in Biology, containing Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics.
      Application

      Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.

      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 50,175

      Total fee: SEK 50,175

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

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