Immunology 7.5 credits
About the course
Part 1, theory (5.5 credits)
The theoretical part will focus on the immune system's organization and development, cellular and molecular mechanisms for the innate and adaptive immune responses, how these are activated during stimulation, effector mechanisms, immunological memory, tolerance mechanisms, transplant immunology, deregulation of the immune responses, and immune responses to various types of pathogenic microorganisms. The course also includes problem solving of experimental primary data and discussion of and presentation of scientific literature.
Part 2, laboratory work (2.0 credits)
The laboratory provides practical application of the theory content and training on immune-related techniques, including analysis and interpretation of experimental primary data.
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Autumn 2025
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Immunology
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts1 September 2025
Ends30 September 2025
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-51429
Eligibility 20 credits from completed courses in chemistry, of which at least 5 credits in biochemistry, or 20 credits from a combination of completed courses in chemistry and physics and / or mathematics, of which at least 5 credits in biochemistry; 60 credits from completed courses in biology, these credits must contain molecular biology, genetics, cell biology and physiology; documented proficiency in experimental work comprising at least 5 credits.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication 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 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 19,038
Total fee: SEK 19,038
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