Umea University · Umea, Sweden

Master's Programme in Molecular Biology

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Credits

120

Starts

2 years

Introduction

Master's Programme in Molecular Biology is a 2 years Masters program taught at Umea University, Umea, Sweden. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain Master's Programme in Molecular Biology from Umea University you are required to complete 120 credit hours. After completion of Master's Programme in Molecular Biology you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Microbiologist, Academic Researcher, Biologist, Computational Biologist.

In the Master’s programme in Molecular Biology you acquire an extensive toolbox for investigating all kinds of biological problems with advanced molecular methods. Your teachers are internationally renowned scientists and you will carry out your thesis project within a research group. You will get a good basis for further doctoral studies and work with research and development, either at a university or in a biotech or pharmaceutical company.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Master's Programme in Molecular Biology at Umea University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Umea University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Umea University as pre-requiste for admission in Master's Programme in Molecular Biology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university. Specific entry requirements are: a) 60 ECTS in the Bioscience area (including genetics, microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, zoo physiology and plant biology) and also including a minimum of 7.5 ECTS in each of Genetics and Microbiology. b) 30 ECTS in Chemistry, with a minimum of 7,5 ECTS in Biochemistry. c) practical experience of laboratory work, corresponding to a minimum of 30 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

Courses Units

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.umu.se/en/education/master/masters-programme-in-molecular-biology/

More Information

The programme finishes with a thesis project in Molecular Biology. You can do your project either in a research group at Umeå University, for example in the departments of Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Plant Physiology, but other arrangements with research intense organisations like biotech companies are also possible.