WELCOME TO THE COURSE
You are admitted to the course 5MO129 Practise in Molecular Biology, 15 Credits. You need to do a few things before the course starts. Below you can read what to do and when. You can also read more about the course, the university and life as a student. Use the contact form at the bottom of the page if you cannot find the answers you seek, we will get back to you as soon as we can. See you this summer
When you have recieved your Notification of Selection results at Universityadmissions.se, the next thing to do is to register on the course. Read more about how to do that under "2. Register on the course".
If you are in need of special support due to disability, you should apply for that in good time before you start your studies. Find more information about support for studying with disabilities.
CloseTo get registered and start the Practise course in Molecular Biology, you need to find a supervisor at the Department of Molecular Biology - Umeå University, who is willing to have you in their lab as a student. Follow the link below
https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-molecular-biology/research/research-groups/.
Also you can/need to contact the study counselor when you are ready to start the project : studievagledare@molbiol.umu.se
CloseSummer 2024, according to agreement
Time: According to agreement
Location: Department of Molecular Biology
Starting date on the project will be according to agreement between the student and supervisor.
More information to the course you will find on the learningsite "Canvas":
https://www.umu.se/en/student/we-can-assist-you/it-services/canvas/
Canvassite will be published about one mounth before course start
This course offers the student a practical introduction to research activity at the Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University. The students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge in molecular biology and develop their abilities to apply the knowledge that they have acquired during the study period. In this course, the students will contribute to solving a task that is related to the current research activity at the department of Molecular Biology, as well as documenting and reporting the results, orally and in writing.
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Show knowledge in the research area of molecular biology
Show the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills
Understand and value demands and conditions for molecular biological research activity
Show the ability to independently present the results of the project in English, orally and in writing.
Checklist for admitted students
Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.
To the checklist for admitted Students
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The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
CloseRecommended arrival times
International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.
Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.
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Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
More about the Orientation this semester.
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Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.
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As a new student, you need to activate your user account approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester in order to, for instance:
If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
I want to learn more about my user account (Umu-id)
For exchange students and tuition fee paying students
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
Help! It's not working
If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.
Get your UmU card
When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:
To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.
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There are three student unions at Umeå University:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
Become a member of a student union!
CloseAccess to Microsoft Office 365
Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id.
Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer
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