Biology: Molecular Biotechnology and Methods

This course is ideal for those interested in molecular biology, biotechnology, or biomedicine. You will gain in-depth knowledge of how molecular biological techniques are used in society, from DNA analysis to the development of new drugs and genetically modified organisms. The course combines theory and practice to give you a comprehensive view of molecular biotechnology.

Teaching includes lectures, laboratory work, and group projects. You will for example learn advanced techniques such as genetic engineering, purification and production of recombinant proteins, next generation DNA sequencing, and mass spectrometry.

In the laboratory section, you will practice these methods and evaluate them using the theory you have learned. You will also conduct a literature study where you search, analyse, and present scientific information on molecular methods and their applications.

During the course, you will meet guest lecturers from the industry and university, who will share their theoretical and practical experience from different biotechnological applications. 

Examination takes place as a written examination at the end of the course as well as through laboratory sessions, demonstrations and group work during the course.

Prerequisites

For admission to the course, 135 credits of scientific studies including knowledge corresponding to 45 credits of molecular biology including cell biology, genetics and microbiology, 30 credits chemistry including biochemistry, and a 15 credits elective second cycle course in molecular biology. 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.