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Applied Project in Biology (Internship)

The Applied Project in Biology (internship) is a course offered by the Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Gothenburg.

Course Details

• Course code: BIO333
• Level: Bachelor's level
• Credits: 15 credits (ECTS)
• Language: English
• Study form: Campus
• Location: Göteborg

Study Periods

The course is offered during the following study periods:

• Autumn 2025: 5 Nov 2025 - 18 Jan 2026
• Autumn 2025: 1 Sep 2025 - 4 Nov 2025
• Spring 2026: 19 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026
• Spring 2026: 26 Mar 2026 - 7 Jun 2026
• Summer 2026: 8 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
• Autumn 2026: 31 Aug 2026 - 3 Nov 2026
• Autumn 2026: 4 Nov 2026 - 17 Jan 2027

Application Periods

The application periods for the course are:

• 17 Mar 2025 - 15 Apr 2025 (for Autumn 2025)
• 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 (for Spring 2026)
• 16 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 (for Summer 2026)
• 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026 (for Autumn 2026)

Tuition Fees

The full education cost for the course is:

• 35,505 SEK (for Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026)
• 35,500 SEK (for Summer 2026 and Autumn 2026)
• 36,250 SEK (for Autumn 2026) No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders, and exchange students.

Course Content

The course will give students an opportunity to gain job experience within the field of biology, either at the university or an external organization or company. Students will perform independent experimental or theoretical work under supervision and are required to find a suitable workplace and project themselves. At the end of the course, students will present their work in a written report in English.

Prerequisites and Selection

Entry Requirements

Alternative 1: Completed basic courses in biology comprising 60 credits in the subject areas of cell biology, molecular genetics, evolution, botanical and zoological physiology, ecology and biodiversity, and systematics, or equivalent, of which at least 45 credits must be approved. At least one in-depth course of 15 credits in a relevant area is also needed. Alternative 2: Completed or attended the course Introduction to sustainable production and utilization of marine bio resources, 15 credits, MABI01. For both alternatives, it is required to provide the requirement in English by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS, the English proficiency should be equivalent to the level of English 6/English Course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

Facilities

Teaching takes place where the project is carried out. The student may need both a supervisor who helps with the practical implementation on site and a supervisor at the department who can provide comments on the scientific part of the work and the report writing.

Summary

This course is open for international (English speaking) students and corresponds to BIO331 (Verksamhetsförlagt projekt i biologi).