Program Overview

Advanced Project in Molecular Biology

The Advanced Project in Molecular Biology is a 15-credit course offered at Umeå University.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Half speed
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Advanced Project in Molecular Biology, applicants must have:

• 180 ECTS from completed courses
• At least 60 ECTS in the area of Life Science
• At least 45 ECTS in Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, and Cell- and Molecular Biology
• 30 ECTS from finished courses in Chemistry, including at least 7.5 ECTS in Biochemistry
• 30 ECTS in Molecular Biology at the advanced level
• Documented practical experience of laboratory work comprising a minimum of 30 ECTS
• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6

Selection

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 38,075
• Total fee: SEK 38,075

Course Schedule

The course is offered in two periods:

• Autumn 2025: Starts on 1 September 2025, ends on 18 January 2026
• Spring 2026: Starts on 19 January 2026, ends on 7 June 2026

Study Details

• Number of credits: 15 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 50%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code:
  • Autumn 2025: UMU-51412
  • Spring 2026: UMU-51501

About Umeå University

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