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Microbial Genetics 7.5 credits

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This advanced course provides an in-depth exploration of contemporary genetic methodologies applied to unicellular organisms, including bacteria and yeast. Building on foundational principles, it introduces modern strategies for studying and manipulating genomes at multiple levels of complexity. Students will learn how current technologies enable precise genetic modifications, large-scale functional analyses, and integrative approaches that connect molecular details to cellular and systems-level understanding.

The curriculum combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, preparing students to critically evaluate and design genetic experiments using advanced and emerging tools. Topics include strategies for genome engineering, approaches for analyzing gene function and regulation, and methods for integrating data from diverse molecular layers. The course also addresses how these techniques are applied in research aimed at understanding fundamental biological processes and in developing innovative solutions in biotechnology and related fields.

Through lectures, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the ability to interpret complex genetic data, apply advanced methodologies, and appreciate the role of unicellular systems in addressing globally relevant scientific challenges. This course is ideal for students seeking to deepen their expertise in microbial molecular genetics and position themselves for careers within academia or industry in cutting-edge areas of life sciences.

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  • Spring 2027

    • Microbial Genetics

      Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens

      VT27 / Umeå / English / On campus

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      Starts

      18 January 2027

      Ends

      18 February 2027

      Number of credits

      7.5 credits

      Type of studies

      On campus

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-51006

      Eligibility

      180 credits from completed courses, including at least 60 credits in biology (covering genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and microbiology), of which at least 7.5 credits must be in genetics; 20 credits in chemistry, of which at least 10 credits must be in biochemistry; documented proficiency in experimental work corresponding to at least 30 credits.

      Selection

      Academic credits awarded by application deadline (HPAV 30-285 ECTS)

      Application

      Application deadline was 15 October 2026. 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 19,038

      Total fee: SEK 19,038

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

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