Genome Engineering 7.5 credits
About the course
Module 1: Theory, 3.5 credits
The lectures cover technologies used to modify genetic information in biological systems, with a focus on multicellular organisms.
The course includes classical and contemporary approaches, including transgenesis, recombinase-based systems, transposon-mediated integration, RNA interference, CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing, base editing, prime editing, CRISPR interference and activation, epigenome editing, reporter systems, optogenetic and chemogenetic tools, degron-based protein control, and functional genetic screens. The course also introduces gene delivery technologies, including microinjection, electroporation, viral vectors, transfection, lipid nanoparticle-based delivery, and organism-specific delivery strategies.
The course will examine how genome-engineering strategies are selected, designed, validated, and interpreted in different biological systems, including plants, invertebrate and vertebrate model organisms. The course also covers current opportunities and limitations in organelle genome engineering, as well as ethical, biosafety, regulatory, ecological, and societal aspects of genome engineering.
Module 2: Laboratory and design work, 3 credits
The laboratory sessions mainly focus on the application of genome engineering in genetic model organisms, primarily mouse, fly, and worm, to determine gene function.
Module 3; Paper presentation, 1 credit
Students will present key scientific papers, giving them an opportunity to understand experiments that lead to methods that are currently used.
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Spring 2027
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Genome Engineering
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
VT27 / Umeå / English / On campus
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Starts19 February 2027
Ends24 March 2027
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn campus
Study pace100%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-51003
Eligibility180 credits from completed courses, including at least 60 credits in biology (covering genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, and animal physiology), 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; and documented proficiency in experimental work corresponding to at least 30 credits.
SelectionAcademic credits awarded by application deadline (HPAV 30-285 ECTS)
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 October 2026. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
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 19,038
Total fee: SEK 19,038
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