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Genetics II 7.5 credits

About the course

The course consists of two modules:

Module 1. Theory part, 5.5 ECTS: The course deals with genetic theory, methodology and analysis. The overall contant of ​​the course is genetic principles and the underlying mechanisms at the molecular level as well as at the cell, organism, and population level. In the theory part, the structure, organization and evolution of the genetic material, genetic methodology, gene regulation, epigenetics and population genetics are presented. After the theory sessions (in the form of lectures), teacher-led discussions are conducted with questions aimed at tying these parts together into a context. The theory part also includes calculation exercises where genetic analysis is practiced. The course aims to give students an overall understanding of the organization of the genetic material and how genetic changes at the molecular level can affect biological processes and how these changes affect the organism, the population and, by extension, evolution. The course also includes problem solving in the form of genetic analysis as well as training in reading, understanding, and presenting original articles in the field.

Module 2. Laboratory part, 2.0 ECTS: The laboratory course provides training in genetic experiment planning and data analysis.

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  • Autumn 2025

    • Genetics II

      Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens

      Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site

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      Starts

      4 December 2025

      Ends

      18 January 2026

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-51419

      Eligibility 20 ECTS from completed courses in Chemistry, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry, or alternatively, 20 ECTS from a combination of completed courses in Chemistry and Physics and/or Mathematics, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry; 60 ECTS from completed courses in Biology, containing Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Physiology and at least 5 ECTS in Genetics; documented skill in experimental work corresponding to a minimum of 5 ECTS.
      Selection

      Academic credits
      Application

      Application deadline was 15 April 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.

      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

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

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