Molecular Genetics 15 credits
About the course
The course will give advanced knowledge in genetics and molecular genetics and illustrate how this knowledge is used for analysis of expression and function of gene products. The course also offers training in evaluating scientific data and in studying and discussing scientific literature.
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Spring 2026
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Molecular Genetics
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
Application opens 15 September 2025Show more Show less
Starts19 January 2026
Ends23 March 2026
Number of credits15 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-51502
Eligibility 90 ECTS from completed courses containing at least 60 ECTS in Biology, including Cell Biology and Molecular Biology and at least 7.5 ECTS in each of Genetics and Microbiology; 20 ECTS from finished courses in Chemistry; documented practical experience of laboratory work comprising a minimum of 30 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationThe online application opens 15 September 2025 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.
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 38,075
Total fee: SEK 38,075
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