The separate courses includes lectures, seminars, and practical laboratory work. The Cellbiology course 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 Animal and Plant Physiology course focus on multicellular animals and vascular plants. Different organism levels, from molecular to physiological, are integrated. Structure and function of animal organ and organ systems are considered in the following context; circulation, respiration, nervous systems, endocrine systems, excretion, nutrition, and developmental biology. Concerning plants there is special emphasis on photosynthesis, cell walls, anatomy, growth and flowering.
Courses in course package
Cell Biology, 15 credits
Starts
16 January 2023
This course is only included in the course package.
Application and eligibility
Cellbiology, Animal and Plant Physiolog, 30 credits
Spring Term 2023
Starts
16 January 2023
Ends
4 June 2023
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
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. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/5.
Entry requirements
Selection
Academic credits
Application code
UMU-F5297
Application
Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se.
Application deadline is
15 August 2022. How to apply
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.
