Latest Advances in Genetic Engineering, and how these have Changed our Way of Living

The course provides you with a fundamental understanding of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and gene editing, as well as the latest techniques in these areas. We discuss the gene editing process and how genome sequencing works in different organisms. After the course, you will have gained knowledge about how these techniques are used in daily life, such as in food, medicine, nutrition, and the environment.

The course is offered as a standalone introductory course in chemistry.

The teaching consists of lectures and study visits. The examination is conducted the form of a written report. The course is offered in a hybrid format, so you can attend both on campus and online. The lectures cover the latest techniques in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and gene editing. You will learn:

• Fundamental concepts in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and gene editing
• The gene editing process
• How genome sequencing works in different organisms
• Various biotechnological applications in plant breeding and food technology

Prerequisites

General eligibility and requirements for English proficiency corresponding to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school, and have passed 30 credits in chemistry courses equivalent to: KEMA20 General Chemistry, 15 credits, KEMA01 Organic Chemistry - Basic Course, 7.5 credits, and KEMA03 Biochemistry - Basic Course, 7.5 credits

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at the application deadline (up to 165): 32 %.

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 8,500
First payment: SEK 8,500

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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.