Biology: Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes

In this course, you will explore genetic information and its molecular aspects. You will learn about DNA structure, genome organisation, and chromatin build-up, and understand how gene expression is regulated.

The course covers how DNA is maintained, organised during cell division, and changes during evolution. It is research-focused and provides insights into the latest advances in eukaryotic molecular genetics.

Key topics include chromatin structure, functional chromosomal elements, mobile DNA elements, developmental genetics, non-coding RNA, tumour genetics, and molecular genetics methods. Through practical lab sessions, you will gain hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques.

This is a full-time advanced course and will be quite intensive. To be well-prepared, we recommend reading the specified chapters in the course book on basic genetics before the course starts. Guided by lectures introducing the topics, you will study the textbook chapters and other selected materials.

You will participate in group studies on gene regulation, practise oral presentations, conduct experimental lab work, write lab reports, and attend literature seminars on research articles.

A mandatory written exam on fundamental genetics knowledge is held at the beginning of the course. Group studies and practical work include oral examinations. The course concludes with a final written exam.

Prerequisites

For admission to the course, English 6 and 120 credits of scientific studies including knowledge corresponding to BIOA10 Cell Biology and Microbiology 15 credits, BIOA11 Genetics and Evolution 15 credits, MOBA03 Molecular Biology 15 credits, and Chemistry 30 credits including biochemistry, are required.

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.