Biology: Immunology and Infection Biology

The course in immunology and infection biology provides you with knowledge about innate and adaptive immunity, pathogens and infectious diseases in humans. You will also learn about epidemiology and evolution of infectious diseases, as well as treatments and public health. This course is relevant for those who want a broad perspective on infectious disease, including both mechanistic and evolutionary aspects.

The course consists of three parts:

• Theoretical part (7.5 credits): Here you will gain an in-depth understanding of the subject through lectures and literature studies.
• Seminar part (6 credits): You will participate in seminars where you analyse and discuss scientific material with a focus on immunology and infection biology.
• Laboratory practicals (1.5 credits): Computer-based exercises where you learn basic bioinformatics and genetic analyses.

Examination takes place in the form of a written examination at the end of the course, and through participation in compulsory components during the course. 

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must have 135 ECTS credits in Natural Science studies, including knowledge corresponding to BIOR85 Immunology 15 credits, cell- and molecular biology and/or biochemistry 30 credits, genetics 5 credits, microbiology 5 credits, human -/animal physiology 15 credits and chemistry 15 credits. 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 42,500
First payment: SEK 42,500

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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.