Program Overview

Program Details

The program in question is Prokaryot cellbiologi, which provides fundamental knowledge about the structure, physiology, and function of prokaryotic cells, as well as their growth control. The course introduces the extensive diversity of the Bacteria and Archaea domains and covers general aspects of pathogens, pathogenesis, and epidemiology. Additionally, it introduces the basics of safe laboratory practice when working with bacteria.

Course Structure

• The course is offered at the grundnivĺ level, with only gymnasiala förkunskapskrav (G1N).
• It is provided by the Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik (Institution of Natural Science and Technology).

Course Schedule

The course is given during the following periods:

• Vĺrterminen 2026 vecka 14 (2026) - 18 (2026), full-time, daytime, with teaching normally conducted in Swedish but may also be in English.
• Vĺrterminen 2027 vecka 08 (2027) - 12 (2027), full-time, daytime, with teaching normally conducted in Swedish but may also be in English.

Admission Requirements

• Förkunskapskrav (Prerequisites): Grundläggande behörighet (Basic Eligibility) plus Biologi 2, Fysik 1a or 1b1+1b2, Kemi 2, and Matematik 3b or Matematik 3c or Matematik C.
• Alternatively, for the 2027 course: Biologi nivĺ 2, Fysik nivĺ 1b or nivĺ 1a1+1a2, Kemi nivĺ 2, Matematik fortsättning nivĺ 1b or nivĺ 1c.

Selection Criteria

• Urval (Selection): Based on betyg (grades), högskoleprov (university entrance exam), or akademiska poäng (academic points).

Course Codes

• Anmälningskod (Application Code) for 2026: ORU-V5003
• Anmälningskod (Application Code) for 2027: ORU-V5302

Institution and Faculty

• The course is part of the Naturvetenskap och Teknik (Natural Science and Technology) institution.
• It falls under the Fakulteten för ekonomi, natur och teknikvetenskap (Faculty of Economics, Natural Science, and Technology).