The course consists of three modules: Module 1. Theory, 8 ECTS. The module comprises comprehensive theoretical knowledge of the most central parts of modern Molecular Cell Biology.
Module 2. Practical Professional Training (PPT) - Working life and career, 2 ECTS. The module comprises oral presentations of mini-case and study questions, training in problem solving and poster presentations, as well as training in defining and describing projects as a working method.
Module 3. Laborations, 5 ECTS. The module is meant as an application of the theoretical content and includes the compilation of a scientific report. The experimental exercises comprise work with model systems and methodology for studies in Cell Biology. A common theme is that the student gets training in individual planning and analysis of the results from experiments. In addition, emphasis is placed on the compilation of individual laboratory reports, which will be presented in the same format as a scientific article. During the laboratory sessions, students are also trained in keeping records of current protocols and results. These journals are individual and compulsory and must be submitted to the course assistants for approval during the last week of the course.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
19 January 2026
Ends
23 March 2026
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
20 ECTS in Chemistry, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry, or alternatively, 20 ECTS from a combination of courses in Chemistry and Physics and/or Mathematics, including at least 5 ECTS in Biochemistry; 20 ECTS from courses in Biology, containing Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A3361
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The online application opens 26 August 2025 at 08:00 CET.
