Program Overview

Program Overview

The Applied and Clinical Virology program is a 7.5-credit course that provides an overview and practical training in various aspects of virology. The course covers basic aspects of virology and focuses on understanding the methods used in current research and clinical practice.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Full time
• Study location: Umeå
• Type of studies: On campus
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-38800

Learning Objectives

The learning objectives are achieved via lectures, practical exercises, including laboratory work, and self-studies based on specific home assignments.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• 180 ECTS, of which at least 60 ECTS in one or more of the following areas: Cell Biology, Biomedicine, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Immunology
• English for basic as eligibility for higher education

Selection

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 20,013
• Total fee: SEK 20,013

Program Schedule

• Starts: 1 October 2025
• Ends: 2 November 2025
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 100%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå

Research Areas

The program covers various aspects of virology, including anti-viral drug development and the use of viruses in biomedical research and development.