Master degree thesis work in plant biology 45 credits

About the course

The degree project must be defined in one of three main areas at the Department of Plant Physiology: 1. plant physiology, 2. plant molecular biology, or 3. bioinformatics. The project's relevance in a broader field of research of a biological nature must be clarified both in step 1: report and in step 2: an oral presentation. Biological discipline can, for example, be defined as morphology, developmental biology, evolution, ecology or biotechnology. Before approval of the degree project, the student must reach an agreement with the supervisor and present a project plan for the course with a realistic schedule. For students who apply for the master's program at the Department of Physiological Botany from a place other than Umeå, it is recommended that the student contact the supervisor or program responsible for the master's program at least four months before the course starts.

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Autumn 2025
- Master degree thesis work in plant biology
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Submit a late application
  
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  Starts
  3 November 2025
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  45 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-50912
  
  Eligibility
  Three compulsory courses of the Master program in Plant- and forest biotechnology (Plant cell and molecular biology, 15 hp, Plant growth and development 15 hp, Plant biotechnology and molecular breeding 15 hp, ) or equivalent courses completed elsewhere. Proficiency in English (English B/6 or equivalent) is required.
  
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  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 114,225
  
  Total fee: SEK 114,225
  
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