This interdisciplinary programme aims to give students of molecular biology a solid foundation for a career in areas related to immunology and infection biology. These areas play an increasingly important role for sustainable development, including the ability of modern societies to address global public health problems of both infectious and non-infectious etiology.

The programme provides valuable knowledge in experimental design and analysing results. You will practice both oral and written presentations and obtain ample experience in working in groups. Teaching takes place on modern premises and in laboratories with advanced equipment. The Master’s programme has a high proportion of scheduled lessons, and the interaction with teaching staff and course assistants is relaxed.

The programme is conducted in an international environment and has strong ties with research. All of the teaching staff are researchers, and as a result the teaching is continuously adapted based on current research. The Department of Biology has several world-leading research teams and conducts both basic research and applied research. The language of instruction is English.

Programme structure

During the first semester of the master’s programme you will take compulsory courses on microbiology and immunology. The spring semester begins with a compulsory course on immunology and infection biology. During the final part of the semester you will take elective courses on e.g. pharmacology, antibiotics, microscopy, genetics and/or bioinformatics.

During the third semester you will take a course on neurobiology or another optional course and/or start your degree project. The degree project is worth 30, 45 or 60 credits and is conducted in a research team or at a company. If you decide to do a degree project worth less than the maximum number of credits, you can do a second project or take additional theoretical courses. There is also the possibility to do an internship, which can provide valuable professional contacts during the programme. Most of our students do their degree project at the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University.

Career prospects

The knowledge and skills you gain on this programme will open doors to employment in academia, public sector, government agencies, industry, and non-governmental organizations, both nationally and internationally. The programme also provides you with a solid ground for PhD studies.