Master´s Degree Thesis in Biology 60 credits

About the course

During the course the student performs and presents a scientific study on the subject by applying knowledge and skills acquired during their studies. This occurs in conditions similar to those in a vocational situation. The course also includes review and comment on a similar work.

The course is divided into the following sections:

Section 1. Project Description as instructed 1hp

Section 2. Execution 29 hp

Section 3. Execution and presentation 30hp

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Autumn 2025
- Master´s Degree Thesis in Biology
  
  Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  7 June 2026
  
  Number of credits
  60 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-50121
  
  Eligibility University: Analysis of field data 15 ECTS, and 30 ECTS of the following courses: Forest Ecology 15 ECTS, Ecological Dynamics 15 ECTS, Arctic Ecosystems 15 ECTS, Molecular Ecology and Evolution 15 ECTS, Ecosystem Management 15 ECTS, Global Change Science 15 ECTS or Aquatic Ecosystems 7,5 ECTS and Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology 7,5 ECTS, as well as a Bachelor's thesis. English B/6.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. 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 152,300
  
  Total fee: SEK 152,300
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding
Spring 2026
- Master´s Degree Thesis in Biology
  
  Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2025
  
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  Starts
  19 January 2026
  
  Ends
  17 January 2027
  
  Number of credits
  60 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-50151
  
  Eligibility University: Analysis of field data 15 ECTS, and 30 ECTS of the following courses: Forest Ecology 15 ECTS, Ecological Dynamics 15 ECTS, Arctic Ecosystems 15 ECTS, Molecular Ecology and Evolution 15 ECTS, Ecosystem Management 15 ECTS, Global Change Science 15 ECTS or Aquatic Ecosystems 7,5 ECTS and Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology 7,5 ECTS, as well as a Bachelor's thesis. English B/6.
  
  Selection
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  The online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. 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 152,300
  
  Total fee: SEK 152,300
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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