Biology: Microscopy - Bio-Imaging

This course introduces you to microscopy and bioimaging techniques essential for life sciences. You will focus on light microscopy and fluorescence imaging systems like confocal microscopy. The course also explores electron microscopy, x-ray micro-computed tomography, and infrared spectroscopy. You will gain knowledge on how to prepare and optimise both fixed and live samples and use various staining methods to visualise cell structures and functions.

Teaching includes theory lectures, seminars, and live demonstrations of key instruments in the Department of Biology's microscopy platform. The course also includes a literature project to explore advanced microscopy theory, as well as a hands-on bioimaging project. You will acquire, analyse, and interpret images from samples used in current research projects at the department. You will learn how the samples were prepared, image acquisition with research-grade instruments, and data analysis. You willl present your findings both in writing and orally.

The course concludes with a written examination.

Prerequisites

90 ECTS credits of scientific studies including knowledge corresponding to MOBA01 Cell Biology 15 credits, BIOA01 Genetics and Microbiology 15 credits, and 15 credits in Chemistry. English 6/English course 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.