Biology: Microbiology

This course offers a broad and in-depth introduction to modern microbiology. You will explore the diversity of microorganisms and their importance in both environmental and industrial contexts. Topics include microbial physiology, diversity, medical microbiology and applied microbiology.

You will examine the structure and function of prokaryotic cells and gain insight into the remarkable metabolic diversity of microorganisms. This knowledge helps explain their roles in global cycles and their potential in industrial and environmental applications.

Microbiology plays a key role in addressing some of today’s most urgent issues – from antibiotic resistance and sustainable food production to pollution and climate change. With these skills, you will be well-prepared for a career in research, industry or environmental work, where microbiological expertise is in high demand.

Teaching combines lectures, interactive seminars, lab work and a group project. You will gain hands-on experience with microbiological methods and lab techniques through regular practical sessions and a course-long project. Working in small groups, you will develop skills such as general lab practice and project planning.

Theoretical content is delivered through lectures and problem-solving seminars. Early sessions build your foundation for later weeks, where you will explore current topics in microbiology. One week focuses on medical microbiology, including bacterial toxins, antibiotics and resistance. Other parts of the course cover microbial metabolism, and during the project you will apply your knowledge to study microorganisms in natural environments.

Examination takes place through a written examination at the end of the course, as well as through participation in seminars and written laboratory reports, written assignments and project report during the course.

You will also learn about industrial, agricultural and biotechnological applications of microbiology.

Prerequisites

For admission to the course, and 90 credits of scientific studies including knowledge corresponding to BIOA10 Cell and Microbiology 15 credits, BIOA11 Genetics and Evolution 15 credits, and chemistry 30 credits, are required. English 6/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 46,250
First payment: SEK 46,250

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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.