Biology: Genetic Analysis

During this course, you will learn about population genetics and its applications. You will understand how genes function at individual, family, and population levels. The course covers topics spanning from segregation and crossbreeding analysis to population and quantitative genetic theory. You will also use mathematical models to analyse genetic data.

After completing the course, you will be well equipped to work in medical genetics, plant breeding, or evolutionary biology. The course also provides a solid foundation for further studies in genetics, bioinformatics, and related fields.

The teaching includes lectures, analytical exercises, computational exercises, written assignments and seminars. Some components are mandatory, such as exercises and written assignments. The course concludes with a final written exam. 

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must have 90 credits scientific studies including knowledge equivalent to BIOA10 Cell and microbiology, 15 credits and BIOA11 Genetics and evolution. English 6/English B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 21,250
First payment: SEK 21,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.